Square watermelons. The ingenuity and challenges in plant matter seem to have no limit and sometimes not ethical if we talk, for example, about animal experimentation.Surely you remember the curious variety of 100% black chickens we already talked about in our space.
But what do you think of these square watermelons? Do you see them attractive, would you buy them? Well, first of all, we have to tell you that its price is so excessive that you will have enough to see them exposed in the markets.In Japan they sell about 100 dollars a piece on average , also in Panama they came to cultivate them for export to Europe, a whim that had its origin in the country of the rising Sun and that is obtaining its success in several markets, such as the Russian, for example.
Today, you We invite you to learn more about the origin of the curious square watermelons
The Japanese and the square watermelons
But what is the secret? Is it perhaps a peculiar mutant seed, or a hybrid created in the laboratory? As you already suspect it is something simpler.A mold.It is said that the invention itself started from an ingenious farmer from the island of Shikoku who developed a square structure in which, he introduced the fruit into Yes, so that, as I grew up I was acquiring this form.
I am sure that in some way, this technique reminds you in turn of that ancient oriental tradition in which, the girls were wearing some ribbons and specific shoes so that their feet were always small.Since small feet were a symbol of beauty and femininity.But what does it mean to consume a square watermelon? Does it perhaps contain any property within the Japanese culture? Not at all. It's simple marketing , a way to open new markets.
However, this small «plant aberration», so to call it, is already about 30 years old.It is not new.It is now when it has acquired a certain success world level, obtaining, in fact, new producing countries such as Panama.
It can also be said that these watermelons of Japanese origin, do not eat .They are simple objects of decoration.Instead in others countries if they are usually consumed, usually having the same flavor.Although in Japan, it is a tradition that they are used exclusively as a gift object.A luxury item only suitable for the richest pockets who wish to offer an original gift to the couple or the family.
In Japan, due to its climate, only a very limited number is grown per year: about 150 or 200 , with Japan being the most appreciated and sought after by world markets Moreover, to this square form has been added a new one even more suggestive: watermelons in the shape of a heart.A tribute to the senses and to those challenges, sometimes incomprehensible, of the human being for altering nature.
What do you think about these « square watermelons »?
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