Naturally grown bok choy (by Sakata)

Naturally grown bok choy by Masahiko Sakata of Ueki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture

We now have bok choy in stock, which is great for stir-fries!
It's delicious stir-fried quickly in garlic oil and seasoned with just salt and pepper.

The firmness of the stems means they can be used in soups and stews without falling apart, and they are packed with flavor. They also go great with fried eggs and seafood!

"I want to become a natural farmer!" said Masahiko Sakata, who graduated from Purely in 2015.

As expected, persistence is power! First of all, several years of agricultural experience was required as a qualification for new farming, so I jumped into a part-time job in the production department of a large company that used chemical fertilizers and pesticides, a world different from Purely, and did my best.

He says that this experience strengthened his physical and mental strength. He continued to cultivate the soil for natural cultivation, even while facing poor, hard soil where even wheat could not grow.

Sakata's personality helped him connect with people and he also had the kindness of those around him, and he told us about the five years he's overcome.

Of course, he would occasionally bring vegetables to Purely and say, "I've finished it!", but in the spring of 2020, he finally made his debut as a Purely producer.