{"product_id":"japan-small-black-watermelon","title":"日本黑皮小玉西瓜 (紅肉) (1pc)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eJapanese Black Kodama Watermelon (Red Flesh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a premium, rare heirloom watermelon variety from Japan, also known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBlack Jewel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKurokodama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It is famous for its nearly black, thin rind and its exceptionally sweet, dense red flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The rind is a dark green color so deep that it appears\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ealmost black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. As a \"Kodama\" (small ball) variety, the fruit is relatively small, typically weighing around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2.5 to 3 kilograms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, making it easy to store and handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The flesh is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003edeep red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolor with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eextremely firm and crispy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etexture. It is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003every sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, with a Brix sugar level typically around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e11 degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Additionally, it has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003every few seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, making it convenient to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: It is primarily grown in Japan's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKumamoto Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIbaraki Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, among other regions. Kumamoto, in particular, is known for its strict quality control over watermelons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: It is a relatively easy variety to grow, taking about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e80–85 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom sowing to harvest. The rind is relatively hard, making it resistant to cracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBlack Kodama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewatermelons are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003esignificantly smaller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand have a relatively more approachable market price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: As an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eheirloom (open-pollinated) variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, you can buy its seeds and grow them yourself. It requires\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eplenty of sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, suitable temperatures (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e75–95°F \/ 24–35°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e), and well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePurchasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: In Japan, this watermelon is regarded as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ehigh-end gift item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. You can find it on Japanese online marketplaces (such as Amazon Japan) or through premium fresh produce channels, and it is sometimes exported to other countries and regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Japanese Black Kodama Watermelon (Red Flesh) is a premium Japanese watermelon that combines a distinctive black appearance, small size, firm crisp texture, and rich sweetness all in one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStore in cool dry place\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Photo for reference only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harbour City-Front","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50385404690646,"sku":"600003464","price":238.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5980\/9494\/files\/600003464_20260625_25_0001_01.jpg?v=1788840892","url":"https:\/\/cmsstaffbenefit.citysuper.com.hk\/products\/japan-small-black-watermelon","provider":"中遠海運(香港)有限公司 (中秋節員工福利)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}