Update : 2021-12-4
Green soybeans harvesting experience last year (Sezaki Elementary School)
Fresh Vegetables Are Nutritious!
On Sale in Your Neighborhood
Garden Sale Map
59 stores in Soka City are introduced
Enjoy buying fresh agricultural products and talking with farmers.
The maps are distributed at Toshi Nogyo Shinko-ka (Urban Agriculture Promotion Section) and some other places.
Also viewable on the website of Soka City
Stores Promoting the Use of Local Agricultural Products of Soka
Stores which sell and use agricultural products grown in Soka
Open for registration
With the aim of making more people love agricultural products of Soka, of promoting local production for local consumption and of making Soka vegetables better known, we started registering the restaurants and the stores, which cooperate in publicizing, as "stores promoting the use of local agricultural products of Soka."
The promoting stores are introduced as needed on the website of Soka City.
Growing Vegetables Is One of the Local Colors of Soka
Soka City is located near consumption areas, which enables vegetables to reach dining tables without deteriorating their freshness, so vegetables are grown in many places, placing great value in freshness.
Among them, green soybeans and Komatsuna are grown in a large area and are known as specialties of Soka.
Green Soybeans
The growing of green soybeans started on a full scale in Soka City around 1960.
Its high quality has gained popularity as high-grade products.
Komatsuna
Komatsuma is grown all the year round.
The total area under cultivation is about 104,000 m2, about 2.2 times as large as the Tokyo Dome.
Many other agricultural products are grown in various seasons and in various areas.
Shinden Area 新田地区
- The number of farmers is the largest in Soka City.
- Green soybeans, Komatsuna and many other vegetables are grown.
- Chrysanthemum, the city flower, is also grown in this area.
Angyo Area 安行地区
- Many garden plants and trees are grown and landscaping work is popular in this area.
Yatsuka Area 谷塚地区
- A lot of rice fields and vegetable fields are seen in the west part.
- Many garden sale spots are in this area.
- Chrysanthemum and cyclamens are grown.
Kawayanagi Area 川柳地区
- The only controlled urbanization area in Soka City is located in this area, and rice is grown in many places.
Soka Area 草加地区
- Land value is high in this area, and it is difficult to maintain agricultural land.
- Agricultural projects, such as farming experience, are carried out, taking advantage of facilities for travel.
Urban Agriculture One-stop Consultation Office
Open for Various Consultation about Agriculture
In time with the formulation of Soka City urban agriculture promotion basic plan, the Toshi Nogyo Shinko-ka (Urban Agriculture Promotion Section) was established in April.
The section includes the Urban Agriculture One-stop Consultation Office, which handles comprehensive consultation about agriculture.
- Buying and selling, and renting of agricultural land and opening of allotment gardens
- Use or sale of agricultural products grown in Soka City at restaurants or at retail stores
- Support system related to agriculture, etc.
Inquiry
Toshi Nogyo Shinko-ka (Urban Agriculture Promotion Section)
Tel.(048) 922-0842
FAX(048) 922-3406