From the field

Scenes in Hamara Khet: Our sabjis and other edible life from the field

We honor every life—those we sow as crops and those that thrive wild. We exist within this natural cycle, resonating with the food that builds our very bodies. Beyond simply growing Indian vegetables in Japan, we rediscover traditional Japanese crops through the lens of Indian flavors. It is because they dwell in our fields that we can sustain our lives upon this earth.

Five Colorful Bhut Jolokia Fruits On Hand

Natural beauty of colors. Beautiful Bhut jolokia fruits on hand.

Sod culture shields the soil surface from dehydration and runoff, enabling cultivation without supplemental irrigation. This approach removes the necessity for groundwater extraction, promoting environmental sustainability while significantly reducing physical labor.

No-till farming leverages the unique root architectures of diverse crops grown in combination. This ecological synergy ensures that roots naturally aerate and till the soil, bypassing the need for manual plowing. This leads to the spontaneous formation of soil aggregates and efficient nutrient cycling between plants. The results include improved water retention, enhanced pest and disease resistance, and many other long-term benefits.

Green, Red, Mixed color Bhut Jolokia fruits on Tree

Bhut jolokia ( ভূত জলকীয়া ) on tree.

Green and spicy. Pusa Jwala (पूसा ज्वाला) on hand.

A cluster of Medium sized thick type tomatoes.

Loaded with Long Beans A.K.A Barbatti (बरबट्टी) in Hindi.

The Smooth and Tender Sponge Gourd, गिलकी / नेनुआ in Hindi.

Winged Bean / Four-angled bean. Known as चौधारी फली in Hindi.

Forearm sized Green Fresh Bottle Gourd (लौकी) climbing its sustainable bamboo trellis picked on Hand

So tender that even the skin is a delicacy. Our Bottle Gourd (लौकी) climbing its sustainable bamboo trellis

Green Eggplant (हरा बैंगन) thrives in the living soil.

40cm white skin type long Snake gourd (चिचिंडा ) in field on hand.

Snake gourd (चिचिंडा ) is one of funniest shape vegetables in field.

5kg heavy, Ash gourd Petha (पेठा) is resting on a soft grass cushion in field.

Cool and heavy, Petha (पेठा) is resting on a soft grass cushion.

30cm long fresh Ridge Gourd (तुरई) under the net on hand, Growing in Japan.

Ridge Gourd (तुरई) Short-day harvest only. Peak season: September to November in Kanto.

Naturaly growing White flower Roselle ( గోంగూరin Telugu / ಪುಂಡಿ ಪಲ್ಯ in Kannada) lives in field.

Tangy edible leaves, not herbal tea. Roselle ( గోంగూరin Telugu / ಪುಂಡಿ ಪಲ್ಯ in Kannada) lives as a source of life in our field located in Chiba, Japan.

Naturally grwoing White Goosefoot (Bathua बथुआ) in field

A forgotten Japanese edible, now thriving as a wild comrade. We cherish the seasonal flavor of White Goosefoot (Bathua बथुआ) just as nature intended.

Naturally growing Lemon Grass (नींबू घास / Nimbu Ghas) in field.

Lemon Grass (नींबू घास / Nimbu Ghas) is the guardian of the field: shielding crops from wind and us from mosquitoes. A refreshing herbal tea and the citrus soul of our field-side chai.

Our fields are also home to many other companions, including Bhindi, Malabar spinach, Matar, Bakala (broad beans), and various kinds of Mirchi (chili peppers), alongside diverse pumpkins and members of the legume and cucurbit families. This variety is constantly expanding through the introduction of new seeds and our ongoing research on seeds and cultivation methods.

Prithivya apo rasah, apam oshadhayo rasah, oshadhinam purusho rasah.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-Chandogya Upanishad　　

Annam na nindyat; tad vratam. Annam bahu kurvita; tad vratam.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-Taittiriya Upanishad

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