山梨県·特産品
Tsuru no Mizukake-na
There is a special early spring green vegetable nurtured by the spring water of Mount Fuji: the traditional vegetable of Tsuru City, known as 'Mizukake-na.' In winter, Tsuru experiences temperatures dropping below freezing, so cold that crops in the fields can freeze. Amidst such harsh cold, Mizukake-na is grown by continuously flowing Mount Fuji's spring water—which remains at approximately 12°C throughout the year—along the ridges to prevent the roots from freezing. Since the Meiji era or even earlier, it has been cherished as a precious winter green that can only be produced in this area, where spring water is abundant. Its hallmark is a crunchy texture and a subtle sweetness, making it exceptional when served as ohitashi (blanched greens) or pickled. It is a unique taste of early spring from Tsuru, packed with the blessings of spring water.
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