HOME > Kurume original species breeding society > History The founder, Takashi Tsutsumi, who grew up in a farmhouse in Kyushu, studied biogenetics at Kyoto University and developed "seedless watermelon" with scholars. In the post-war era of food shortages, seedless watermelons that can be harvested surprised the world and were invited to the University of Hawaii in 1958 to provide technical guidance. After returning to Japan, he established the Kurume Species Training Association. It laid the foundation for breeding development of melon cucumber, which is the same cucurbitaceae as watermelon . Watermelon was "seedless", but the founder's aspiration to "sow seeds" of joy in the world is the unchanging philosophy of Kuiku. Kurume Prototype Training Association Cultivated seedlings Aclade Clade techno Sun green 1923 Founder Takashi Tsutsumi was born in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. After that, he went on to Kyoto University and gave technical guidance on seedless watermelon at the University of Hawaii. 1962 Established Kurume Prototype Training Association Co., Ltd. Opened an office in Kurume City, created a head office farm in the current Arakimachi, Kurume City, and laid the foundation for breeding development. "Kurume Ochiai H type" will be introduced all over Japan as the main variety of black wart cucumber facility horticulture. Announced outdoor varieties such as "Kinari Shandong" and "Nagahi Ochiai No. 2" 69 Established Kuiku Seedling Co., Ltd. Kurume Prototype Breeding Association focuses on breeding research and production, and enhances sales of Kurume seedlings 1976 White wart cucumber "Sachimidori" announced 77 Announcement of "Asomidori", a short white wart cucumber in the open field 78 78 Announcement of "Kirishima", a short white wart in the open field 79 "Energy saving H4" is registered as a variety that can be controlled at low temperature by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 1981 Announcing the super-rich species "Hijiri" with white warts. Became a designated variety in each region Announcement of "Don K", the definitive edition of watermelon rootstock. Open-field variety "Asomidori No. 5" is registered as a Udonko disease-resistant variety Announced the bloomless rootstock "Unryu Series", which is said to be the revolution of the third cucumber, and became the source of shiny cucumbers. 1990 Opened "Sungreen", a vocational workshop for people with intellectual disabilities 93 Announcement of "Suisei Setsusei No. 2 Alpha" for greenhouses 95 Announcing the "Status Summer" series of outdoor varieties 96 "Alpha Setsusei" has been introduced in Gunma and Saitama prefectures, which are the main production areas in the Kanto region, and has been evaluated by the national ward. 96 Group home "Midori no Ie" opened 98 Group home "Cucumber House" opened 2000 Group home "Himawari no Ie" opened ISO 9001: 2000 certification acquired 01 01 Wax-based cucumbers "Kuki" and "Sylphy" announced 02 02 Announced "Goya Bitter Melon" and gained popularity in terms of yield and quality 2003 At the All Japan Sona Progenitor Examination Committee, "Kuki" won the first prize gold medal and "Sylphy" won the silver medal at the same time. Announcing "Fresco 100", a section system that replaces "Alpha section" 05 05 Announced "Kuki III" and "WF-3" 06 06 New office building completed Established Accrade Co., Ltd. 07 07 Announcement of "Bright Century" Started importing Thai frozen coconut milk and durian. Started domestic fresh vegetable brokerage business 08 08 Started importing frozen Alfonso mango from India "Kurume Kyutaro" announced 09 09 Helper station "Warm" opened Established Aclade Techno Co., Ltd. Tomato berry mail order business, domestic premium vegetable and fruit export started Announcement of "Summer Whirlwind" and "Aura No. 2" Ten Shifted facility type to multifunctional office Started pot farm promotion business. Pot farm R & D, breeding, cultivation on our own farm "Sungreen Greengrocer" opened SKINFOOD FC business started. Fukuoka Tenjin underground shopping center opened 11 SKINFOOD Hakata Hankyu store opened Introduced a major new pot farm Expansion of care home "Himawari no Ie" 2012 Announcement of "Nice Guy" and "Green Sky" Japanese English Kurume Prototype Training Association Co., Ltd. 〒830-0064 1422-1 Fujita, Arakimachi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture Traffic access and surrounding map TEL: 0942-26-2943 FAX: 0942-26-3235 info@kurume-gensyu.co.jp Kurume original species breeding society greeting Company Profile History Facilities / equipment Employment information Application Requirements Employee's day Frequently Asked Questions Commitment to seed making Business introduction Development / research / cultivation Production / quality control Dissemination / follow-up / development Recommended varieties by region East Japan / Hokkaido West Japan Miyazaki / Kagoshima Okinawa Product introduction Cucumber seeds (house) Cucumber seeds (for outdoor use) Rootstock for cucumber (pumpkin) Bitter melon Rootstock for watermelon (evening face) Seedling Agricultural materials For home and general Human resource development Acceptance of trainees From the seed site Notice Contact Us Traffic access About display of designated seedlings About ISO certification acquisition privacy policy To employees 〒830-0064 1422-1 Fujita, Arakimachi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture TEL: 0942-26-2943 FAX: 0942-26-3235 Membership number 40-027 copyright (c) 2007 Kurume Vegetable Breeding Co., Ltd. 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