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Company Name Asahi Noen Seed Co., Ltd.
Head office 124 Takakuma, Sobue-cho, Inazawa-City Aichi Pref, Japan
President Yutaro Goto
Foundation 1879 (Incorporated December 24th, 1953)
Capital stock 10,000,000 yen
Main Products Pea, Radish, Onion, Eggplant, Carrot, Edamame, Melon, Squash, Tomato, others.
Transaction Korea, China, Taiwan, U.S.A., Australia, Italy, France, Spain, Thailand, India, etc.

Asahi Noen Seed Co., Ltd. is one of the major members of JASTA (Japan Seed Trade Association).
It supports Japanese seed companies and promotes vegetables, flowers, and grasses. JASTA aims at contributing to the advancement of Japan’s horticultural farm crop production. Therefore, it also aims at contributing to the improvement of the living of the Japanese people.

History of Asahi Noen Seed Co.,Ltd

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history
1879 Heizaemon Goto founded Asahi Noen Seed
1939 Establishment of Toa Seed Garden in Shenyang, China
1953 Asahi Noen Seed Co.,Ltd. Established Matabe Goto representative director appointed
1965 Join Aichi Prefecture seedling cooperative (founded in 1965)
1973 Join Japan Seed Trade Association (founded in 1973)
1976 Head office building established
1979 Matabe Goto awarded Aichi Prefecture Governor Award
1980 Snap pea "Misasa" "Takasasa" released
1983 Matabe Goto decorated with the fifth class order of the Sacred Treasure
1986 Radish "Kanoe" released
1996 Toshihiro Goto representive director appointed
2000 Constant temperature and humidity warehouse introduced Snap pea "Misasa2000" and Snap pea"Minesasa" released
2002 Edamame "Amaotome", Cucumber "Yumemidori21" Radish "YR sansen" are released
2004 Radish "Shikinoaji" released
2008 Edamame "Green drop", Radish "Natsunagi" are released
2011 Spring cabbage "Schuster", Spring radish "Harunoaji" released
2013 Eggplant Spineless, parthenocarpic" Rakuro" released
Chinese cabbage "Akimakase75" released
2014 Shigeki Goto representative director appointed
2018 Establishment of quality control department
In order to deliver high quality seeds, we are working hard to improve quality using DNA markers and other methods.
2019 Jiangsu Asahi Noen Technology Co., Ltd.(China) was established.
2020 Sun Farm Co., Ltd. (Japan) was acquired
Sun Farm Co., Ltd., which is active in the production and sales of vegetable seedlings, including "Vegetables of the World," and in the development and sales of character products, has become a group company.
2021 Yutaro Goto appointed as the President

Awards
18times winner of the Ministry of Agriculture, Foresty and Fisheries Award

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, which is given to the overwhelmingly superior variety at crop fairs held periodically.

Asahi's seeds have won this award 18 times in the past.

[Radish] Kanoe, Akizumari, Kyokkou Kiributo
Miyashige, Kuroba Minowase

[Burdock] Takinogawa Onaga

[Broccoli] Green Cap

[Carrots] Kyokkou Sansun

Products

oniononion

We recommend these onions! Yellow onions, eaten also raw with juicy and sweet flavor. Red onions, excellent for salad.

　 IGW-A NGW-S SW-S ARAS
Characteristic Stable, fast-growing
and globe bulb		 Easy to grow
Stable globe-shaped bulb		 Easy to grow
Stable highly yield		 Excellent shape, shinning dark purplish red bulb
Type Short-day Short-day Short-day Short-day
Maturity Early Early Early Medium
Bulb Weight 250 g 250-300 g 300 g 350 g
Bulb Shape Round and Globe Round and Globe Round and Globe Flattened Globe
Skin Color Yellow Yellow Yellow Red
Bulb Size Medium to large (80-95 mm) Large (95-110 mm) Large (100-120 mm) Large (100-120 mm)
Weeks to maturity
from direct seed		 23-24 weeks 25-26 weeks 27-28 weeks 30-32 weeks

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

  • IGW-A

    Characteristic Stable,fast-growing and globe bulb
    Type Short-day
    Maturity Early
    Bulb Weight 250 g
    Bulb Shape Round and Globe
    Skin Color Yellow
    Bulb Size Medium to large (80-95 mm)
    Weeks to maturity from direct seed 23-24 weeks

  • NGW-S

    Characteristic Easy to grow Stable globe-shaped bulb
    Type Short-day
    Maturity Early
    Bulb Weight 250-300 g
    Bulb Shape Round and Globe
    Skin Color Yellow
    Bulb Size Large (95-110 mm)
    Weeks to maturity from direct seed 25-26 weeks

  • SW-S

    Characteristic Easy to grow Stable highly yield
    Type Short-day
    Maturity Early
    Bulb Weight 300 g
    Bulb Shape Round and Globe
    Skin Color Yellow
    Bulb Size Large (100-120 mm)
    Weeks to maturity from direct seed 27-28 weeks

  • ARAS

    Characteristic Excellent shape,  shinning dark purplish red bulb
    Type Short-day
    Maturity Medium
    Bulb Weight 350 g
    Bulb Shape Flattened Globe
    Skin Color Red
    Bulb Size Large (100-120 mm)
    Weeks to maturity from direct seed 30-32 weeks

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

carrotcarrot

These spring / summer carrots "around 15 cm type" offer excellent fertility, high yields, and disease resistance.

　 ALBA RELITUS SONGE RIMARE
Characteristic Excellent disease resistance, consistent yield Excellent fertility at low temperatures, good taste Excellent fertility and high yield, smooth and shiny skin　　　 Vigorous growth, cold tolerant, able to extend the harvest period, good core color
Root Weight (size) 150 g (Large) 150 g (Large) 150 g (Large) 150 g (Large)
Root length 16-17 cm 17-18 cm 17-18 cm 17-18 cm
Root Color Dark Orange Dark Orange Orange Dark Red
Crop segmentation chantenay chantenay chantenay chantenay
Maturity in days 110 days 120 days 100 days 110 days

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

  • ALBA

    Characteristic Excellent disease resistance, consistent yield
    Root Weight (size) 150 g (Large)
    Root length 16-17 cm
    Root Color Dark Orange
    Crop segmentation chantenay
    Maturity in days 110 days

  • RELITUS

    Characteristic Excellent fertility at low temperatures, good taste
    Root Weight (size) 150 g (Large)
    Root length 17-18 cm
    Root Color Dark Orange
    Crop segmentation chantenay
    Maturity in days 120 days

  • SONGE

    Characteristic Excellent fertility and high yield, smooth and shiny skin　　　
    Root Weight (size) 150 g (Large)
    Root length 17-18 cm
    Root Color Orange
    Crop segmentation chantenay
    Maturity in days 100 days

  • RIMARE

    Characteristic Vigorous growth, cold tolerant, able to extend the harvest period, good core color
    Root Weight (size) 150 g (Large)
    Root length 17-18 cm
    Root Color Dark Red
    Crop segmentation chantenay
    Maturity in days 110 days

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

cabbagecabbage

This line up has excellent cold and heat tolerance, great tasting.

　 M-CG-H M-CG-D M-CG-F
Characteristic Excellent cold and heat torelance, resistance to frost damage  Excellent cold and dry torelance
Disease resistance
Strong against inappropriate environment for growth
 Excellent cold torelance and head-shaping in low temperature,
able to extend the harvest period
Type Green/Round Green/Round Green/Round
Relative Maturity Mid-early Early Middle
Use Fresh Fresh, processing Fresh, processing
Head Weight 1.5-2.0 kg 1.5 kg 1.8-2.0 kg
Head Color Dark green Dark green Dark green
Head Size Medium Medium Medium - large
Days to maturity
from direct seed		 About 110 days About 90 days About 110-120 days
Disease resistance Block-rot Block-rot Cyanosis 　

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

  • M-CG-H

    Characteristic Excellent cold and heat torelance, resistance to frost damage 
    Type Green/Round
    Relative Maturity Mid-early
    Use Fresh
    Head Weight 1.5-2.0 kg
    Head Color Dark green
    Head Size Medium
    Days to maturity from direct seed About 110 days
    Disease resistance Block-rot

  • M-CG-D

    Characteristic Excellent cold and dry torelance Disease resistance Strong against inappropriate environment for growth
    Type Green/Round
    Relative Maturity Early
    Use Fresh, processing
    Head Weight 1.5 kg
    Head Color Dark green
    Head Size Medium
    Days to maturity from direct seed About 90 days
    Disease resistance Block-rot Cyanosis

  • M-CG-F

    Characteristic Excellent cold torelance and head-shaping in low temperature,
    able to extend the harvest period
    Type Green/Round
    Relative Maturity Middle
    Use Fresh, processing
    Head Weight 1.8-2.0 kg
    Head Color Dark green
    Head Size Medium - large
    Days to maturity from direct seed About 110-120 days
    Disease resistance 　

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

burdockburdock

This variety is popular not only in japan but also overseas for its rich aroma and excellent yield.

　 SAKIGAKE TAKINOGAWA
Characteristic Fast growth
Good product quality
Few divided roots and cavities		 Wide range of cultivation areas
Large and long, well-fleshed
Few cavities due to aging
Relative Maturity Mid-early Mid-early
Root skin White White
Root shape Large and long Large and long
Root length(cm) Over 80 cm 80-90 cm
Yield Excellent Excellent
Taste Rich flavor and crispy Excellent flavor!
Weeks to maturity
from direct seed		 17-18 weeks 17-18 weeks

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

  • SAKIGAKE

    Characteristic Fast growth Good product quality Few divided roots and cavities
    Relative Maturity Mid-early
    Root skin
    White
    Root shape
    Large and long
    Root length(cm) Over 80 cm
    Yield Excellent
    Taste Rich flavor and crispy
    Weeks to maturity from direct seed 17-18 weeks

  • TAKINOGAWA

    Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
    Large and long, well-fleshed
    Few cavities due to aging
    Relative Maturity Mid-early
    Root skin White
    Root shape Large and long
    Root length(cm) 80-90 cm
    Yield Excellent
    Taste Excellent flavor!
    Weeks to maturity from direct seed 17-18 weeks

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

edamameedamame

Our edamame varieties have outstanding flavor, sweetness, and great yield potential.

　 OCEAN GREEN BLACK BOY MINO PALATE AMAOTOME GREEN DROP GREEN HERON
Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
White-hair large pea pod
Many 3 grain peas
Many branching		 Wide range of cultivation areas
Brown-hairs large pea pod
Many 3 grain peas
Many branching		 Wide range of cultivation areas
White-hair large pea pod
Many 3 grain peas
Many branching		 Wide range of cultivation areas
White-hair pea pod
High yield
Many 2 or 3 grain peas
Many branching		 Wide range of cultivation areas
White-hair pea pod
High yield
Many 2 or 3 grain peas
Many branching		 Wide range of cultivation areas
White-hair large pea pod
Many 3 grain peas
Many branching
Type Fresh market
Early variety		 Fresh market
Early variety		 Fresh market
Middle-Early variety		 Fresh market
Early variety		 Fresh market
Early variety		 Fresh market
Very early variety
Pea pod color Bright green Dark green Dark green Dark green Dark green Bright green
Pea pod hair color White hair Brown hair White hair White hair White hair White hair
Pea pod size Large pea pod Large pea pod Large pea pod Middle-Large pea pod Very Large pea pod Large pea pod
Yield High yield High yield High yield High yield High yield High yield
Taste Sweet and good flavor Sweet and good flavor Sweet and good flavor Very sweet and great flavor Sweet and good flavor Sweet and good flavor
Harvest period About 12 weeks after sowing About 11-12 weeks after sowing About 12 weeks after sowing About 11-12 weeks after sowing About 12 weeks after sowing About 11 weeks after sowing

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

  • OCEAN GREEN

    Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
    White-hair large pea pod
    Many 3 grain peas
    Many branching
    Type Fresh market
    Early variety
    Pea pod color Bright green
    Pea pod hair color White hair
    Pea pod size Large pea pod
    Yield High yield
    Taste Sweet and good flavor
    Harvest period About 12 weeks after sowing

  • BLACK BOY

    Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
    Brown-hairs large pea pod
    Many 3 grain peas
    Many branching
    Type Fresh market
    Early variety
    Pea pod color Dark green
    Pea pod hair color Brown hair
    Pea pod size Large pea pod
    Yield High yield
    Taste Sweet and good flavor
    Harvest period About 11-12 weeks after sowing

  • MINO PALATE

    Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
    White-hair large pea pod
    Many 3 grain peas
    Many branching
    Type Fresh market
    Middle-Early variety
    Pea pod color Dark green
    Pea pod hair color White hair
    Pea pod size Large pea pod
    Yield High yield
    Taste Sweet and good flavor
    Harvest period About 12 weeks after sowing

  • AMAOTOME

    Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
    White-hair pea pod
    High yield
    Many 2 or 3 grain peas
    Many branching
    Type Fresh market
    Early variety
    Pea pod color Dark green
    Pea pod hair color White hair
    Pea pod size Middle-Large pea pod
    Yield High yield
    Taste Very sweet and great flavor
    Harvest period About 11-12 weeks after sowing

  • GREEN DROP

    Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
    White-hair pea pod
    High yield
    Many 2 or 3 grain peas
    Many branching
    Type Fresh market
    Early variety
    Pea pod color Dark green
    Pea pod hair color White hair
    Pea pod size Very Large pea pod
    Yield High yield
    Taste Sweet and good flavor
    Harvest period About 12 weeks after sowing

  • GREEN HERON

    Characteristic Wide range of cultivation areas
    White-hair large pea pod
    Many 3 grain peas
    Many branching
    Type Fresh market
    Very early variety
    Pea pod color Bright green
    Pea pod hair color White hair
    Pea pod size Large pea pod
    Yield High yield
    Taste Sweet and good flavor
    Harvest period About 11 weeks after sowing

※In case of cultivation in Japan-like environment and weather conditions.

melonmelon

Our melons are very popular for their unique lineup.

If you are looking for a high-grade product, you can choose the Earls-type green net melon, which is a high-sugar variety that can be cultivated in both vertical and horizontal cultivation. We have netted melons and no-netted melons, which are exclusive for crawling cultivation, if you are looking for easy open-air cultivation, transportability, and high yield. In addition, we have the Prince-type melon, which is popular in home gardens, and the Kinpyo Makuwa-type melon.

water melonwater melon

Asahi's watermelon is extremely popular for its unique lineup. A large-sized striped red flesh watermelon with excellent ball elongation and almost no deformation or hollow fruit. We have a red-flesh Kodama (small ball) watermelon of early maturirty and has excellent yield. The Yellow-flesh Kodama (small ball) watermelon is of early maturirty and excellent yield. For those who dislike taking out the seeds, we have a black-skinned seedless watermelon. We have "all sweet varieties" to meet your needs. 　

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