Snow Apple Harvest and How to Store Apple Under Snow, Japanese Apple Farming Technique

Snow Apple Harvest and How to Store Apple Under Snow, Japanese Apple Farming Technique

Japanese Snow Apple Farming Technique, and Harvesting Apple and Storing it under snow.The technique was born of necessity, but it turns out that the natural refrigeration and steady humidity raises levels of amino acids, making carrots, apples, daikon, and other root vegetables sweeter, and their aroma less earthy.

Now producing more than they need, farmers market these yukinoshita (under-the-snow) fruits and vegetables across Japan, providing extra income during an otherwise lean season.