We’re
sure you’ve heard of square watermelons from Japan, but how about heart-shaped
ones? After many years of research, Hiroichi Kimura, a farmer from Kumamoto
Prefecture, has finally done it! But it was no easy task shaping the originally
round fruits into the symbol of love. Let’s take a closer look at the fruits of
this farmer’s labor.
Trying to do something no one else has ever attempted
Mr. Kimura originally grew standard round watermelons. One day, a neighbor commented that it would be so interesting to see a watermelon in the shape of a heart. Mr. Kimura’s curiosity was ignited and from that moment on, he began researching how to make a heart-shaped watermelon.
Daily
research and plenty of trial and error
But this
was no easy task. Every day, late into the night, Mr. Kimura read books and
pamphlets about growing techniques, developed his heart-shaped mould, and
researched the ideal cultivation method, soil conditions, atmospheric
temperature, and moisture levels for his heart watermelons. It was a long
process of trial and error.
Finally,
success
At first,
all of Mr. Kimura’s efforts ended in failure, but through it all, he never
wanted to give up. Without getting discouraged, year after year he continued
challenging himself to cultivate a heart-shaped watermelon until he
finally succeeded.
Better
than he could have imagined
Mr.
Kimura’s heart watermelons have a crunchy consistency that gives way to
pleasantly sweet juices. Once you’ve gulped down the red flesh, you’re
left with a mellow sweetness that lingers on the tongue. The taste was
better than Mr. Kimura imagined.
A labor
of love
The
driving force behind Mr. Kimura’s work has always been as simple as it is
heartwarming. “I want my customers to eat something delicious,” explains
Mr. Kimura. Even now, after managing to cultivate the melon of his dreams,
he continues to research and develop new, delicious varieties of watermelon. We
are truly impressed by this farmer’s love and dedication to his trade.
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