The origins of soil can be traced back to when the Earth was covered in rocks. As rocks turned into pebbles and sand and as plants and animals repeatedly went through the cycle of life and death, soil was created. Countless microorganisms and creatures live in the soil and the more species there are, the richer and fluffier it is.

Today, the world loses 24 billion tons of fertile soil every year due to soil erosion, desertification, and urbanization (*1). It would take 100 years to naturally recover a one-centimeter-thick layer of soil.
With ReDAICHI, not only do you grow vegetables, but you protect the many organisms and microorganisms in the soil and regenerate the Earth. Why not give it a try?

(*1) UN Convention to Combat Desertification

Farming Experience“ReDAICHI ”-Basic Plan

We provide full support from preparing the soil, sowing seeds and planting seedlings to harvesting. Our agricultural advisors can also provide guidance: the farm experience is accessible to anyone, even beginners.

● Those who have no farming experience but want to learn the basics of soil preparation and vegetable cultivation from scratch.

● Those who want to grow their own vegetables as a source of healthy and delicious nutrition.

● Those who want to learn about crop rotation without disrupting soil nutrients and maintaining the ecological balance.

Location

ReDAICHI Oak Wood Environment School

Schedule

One Saturday every month (minimum 90 minutes per class)
*Date and time may vary in case of other events
*Classes are cancelled in case of adverse weather (rain, strong wind, etc.)

Participation fees

ReDAICHI members: free (participation fees are included in the membership fee)
Non-ReDAICHI members: from ¥1,500 per person

Instructor

Masanori Koyama, who has a long experience growing delicious and nutritious vegetables.
Farming starts with soil preparation. Seasonal organic vegetables are cultivated in the soil using the fallen leaf composting method. You’ll learn how to grow delicious vegetables as well as the charm of growing your own produce starting from seeds and how fun it is to farm.

Example program

Month	Class Title	Contents
1	●Selecting vegetable varieties ●Differences between open pollinated and F1 varieties	Varieties available on the market include open pollinated, F1, and native varieties. Learn about their differences and how to grow different types.
2	●Making furrows	Learn about different types of furrows and how to make furrows for different types of vegetables, including how to use the right tools.
	●Selecting and applying mulch	What mulch is, what materials to use, and how to apply a mulch layer.
3	●Sowing and storing seeds	Learn many little-known aspects of sowing and storing seeds as well as important points and tips for sowing and how to store surplus seeds.
4	●Planting seedlings ●Differences between direct sowing and sowing in pots	Learn the difference between direct sowing (seeds are planted directly into the field) and sowing in pots (seeds are planted inside plastic pots or the like).
5	●Managing summer vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, peppers)	Learn how to grow summer vegetables after sowing.
6	●Pest and disease prevention and control	How to prevent and control pests and diseases without using pesticides.