Production location
Everywhere in Yamaguchi prefecture, especially Yamaguchi, Nagato and Ube cities

Producers (group names)
Yamaguchi Prefectural Headquarters of National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations

Product features
Hanakkori was born from saishin, a Chinese vegetable as the mother, and broccoli as the father. Hanakkori is a Yamaguchi prefecture original vegetable and newly created by the Yamaguchi Prefectural Agriculture & Forestry General Technology Center. The flower and stalk of hanakkori can be eaten and are soft, sweet and crispy. Compared with broccoli, hanakkori has a more subtle flavor and lighter taste. Hanakkori is readily eatable. Viewed from a nutritional perspective, hanakkori contains vitamin C at the same level as spinach, and also contains much dietary fiber.
The cooking method for hanakkori is simple. Just boil it lightly. After boiling, it becomes a vivid green and loses little color. It fits with Japanese, Western, Chinese and other cuisines as well as salads.
Shipping period: September to June