japanese

If you’re looking for a new winter squash to add to your rotation this year (or next) - look no further than the Black Futsu Squash. This interesting Japanese heirloom is in the pumpkin family and has been grown for hundreds of years in its native country. And while you’ll sometimes see it described as producing an “ornamental” or “decorative” fruit, these squashes are actually a superbly delicious addition to any food garden....

In my (much) younger years, I lived in a rural japanese farming town surrounded by rice fields and ubiquitous backyard gardens. During that time, and in travels across the country, I grew to deeply appreciate Japanese cuisine’s treatment of vegetables. A sentiment I think a lot of people can agree with considering the food’s international popularity. In our new urban homestead, we are doing our best to begin incorporating some favorites from that time into our garden....