Japan cyclamen producers enter seasonal shipping period

Cyclamen producers in Japan have entered the peak shipping season for the winter flower. In Mizuho, Tokyo, JA Zen-Noh Tokyo has launched pre-orders for the town's signature cyclamens, which are the top-produced variety in the Tokyo metropolitan area. These plants are grown over approximately one year and are marketed for their volume and longevity.

In Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, growers such as Flora World Hishinuma are preparing large quantities for shipment to markets across the Tohoku and Chubu regions. While new varieties like the blue-tinted ‘Dragon’ are being introduced, producers are facing economic pressure due to rising costs for heating fuel and plastic materials. Growers noted that these increased production costs are difficult to pass on to market prices during auctions.