Nice vid and people obviously that girl going to Ag University. I guess it goes for $20/lb wholesale. Thats a lot of work for small 3 person wonder how many lbs they produce
I'm more impressed with the daughter shes young but still has intrest at the same level or more then parents .....she clearly has a gift . Her farther was wise not to interfere
They are educated, focused and professional. The daughter can't lose because of the way mom and dad are. They learned from their parents. You can be focused and still laugh and love.
I could not agree more - I'm glad that I observed the family's attitude towards each other, as well (I was wondering if others felt the same way about this family, but I was validated) They seem to have so much respect for each other (some, men seem to think of the wife as just a sex object and servant/ narcissist supply to the male, and family) If a family does not work together, it is a gift that's thrown away! 😥
@@dannydo6681 I don't care how much I love something, if its taking 12 years for it show "fruit" (the literal meaning of 'fruits of our labors') then I will probably be pissed. Especially if I really want it, but its not happening.
@@TheSoundbar all the more reason to acknowledge their energy and passion. ‘Nonsense’ was just a joke, if your committed to something for 12 years !! then they must really love what they do because if they didn’t they would’ve quit.
I'm really impressed by the daughter's excitement for grafting. It is an art and important knowledge that needs to be passed on to younger generation. I started planting citrus from seed, but also started grafting to speed up plant production. Everyone should learn to grow food for themselves. This year really showed me that.
What a great patience from them! Yuzu is known to glow so slowly. There is a Japanese old saying: "peaches and chestnuts take 3 years, persimmons take 8, and stupid Yuzu takes 18"
@@mayflower2314 it is society, if you dont use it the way it wants your gonna end up on the street that is unless you have abided by it enough to rebel against it
what a beautiful family-huge respect to the father for the confidence and trust he puts in his daughter in the grafting process, you can see how good it makes her feel to hear him brag about her, dads everywhere take note👏🏻
@@SamP0rterBridges I thought your comment was unique. I'm a little hung up on classism at the moment. I like and celebrate everybody regardless of income or education. I share a similar experience. Prop 13 got me in the community colleges for free and helped me find my career.
@@namedrop721 how is that Jordan? I don't agree. What made me comment was the OP stating he wasn't allowed a voice until he got a degree. There are people just like you out there that think they are superior because of a piece of paper or money, wokeness or some other BS. Patronizing? FU! Celebrate everyone, especially those very different from you. Glad you can read my mind and intent. AH.
My wife, who's Japanese, makes wonderful New Year's food every year. Apparently, there's a super short window of time when yuzu is available in our area in San Francisco. She literally bolts for the door when she gets a notification from a Japanese supermarket.
@@mattlyons3959 You're right Matt, I should give it a try. I live near the very top of one of SF's hills notorious for cold fog at night, so I'm not sure if it will work. Although, I do know some people down the hill a little bit who are pretty successful growing Myers lemons.
People always complain high end restaurants charge obscene prices but they don't know what goes into each ingredient and where they come from. Food at this level is like art to be appreciated not for consumption when ur hungry.
@@smellypatel5272 yeah. But things that are mass produced bring down the price. If they were at a commercial scale like most other citrus it would cost less. Its simple economics.
@@smellypatel5272my point is they are using ingredients which cannot be mass produced and maintain the same quality. That's why they are charged higher. And on the flipside the same reason why McDonald's can sell burgers for $1.
This couples perspective and approach feels so real and relatable. Hard work, family, passion, ingenuity, patience and success. Would love to see more of small scale unique food business
This is great. I have yuzu trees on my land in Japan. I am surprised they have trees die in winter. Where I am we get lots of cold and snow and the trees have no problem. My neighbors don't harvest their trees so I collect lots for nothing. They just don't grow in Kochi, of course. Jam is great. Hot water, some honey and a bit of squeezed yuzu is a great and healthy winter drink!
Beautiful couple. Beautiful daughter. Love their passion and knowledge of the Yuzu. Its amazing to witness the father involve his daughter and then respect her interest and gift of grafting. Nurturing the next generation with love and honor. I found it intriguing that their original plants and his wife shared similar fate with struggle and death. She shared on the 12th year, after they decided it would be the last year, the Yuzu finally produced blossoms and fruit. They seemed to get the message, "do or die." Then later when she found out she had cancer and life is short, it gave her the motivation to seek out buyers of their Yuzu. Truly amazing family!
So impressed with their daughter. She's so young and already grafting like a pro. My grandpa tried to teach me how to graft when I was younger but I dont have the "green touch"
Same, I just discovered it. Kind of like all those chefs table and street food shows on Netflix but a little less sappy and more about the food itself, I’m learning so much
Been following eater for a couple of years now and their content just gets better and better, absolutely love all of these series that highlight chefs and vendors many may not know about.
Wow, can’t believe how amazing these people are and I’m glad these chefs are experimenting more with fruits of other regions instead of the typical European/western ingredients
“This nonsense went on for 12 years” “The lack of knowledge kept us going... that was the key” LOLOL love this couple. I have no intention of being able to own my own Yuzu fruit but as someone who wants more indoor plants but doesn’t want to spend money I am so angry at myself for the numerous times I have discarded various citrus seeds.... I don’t need the plants to bear fruit, I just want more green inside my house. Sigh, never too late I guess... Oh and being Japanese this makes me so happy lol. Yuzu grows so easily and a naturally here in Tokyo - I see them in people’s yards and if I am lucky, I can pick some up that have fallen on the street away from the house. I personally actually prefer lemons (ack betraying my heritage lol) but I really like Yuzu too.
These guys are so cute! It's a crazy idea and yet their making it happen so professionally. And the daughter is like a bud that sprouted from their crazy idea and is taking the business to next level. We need more food producers like this.
3:18 The lack of knowledge actually kept us going, that's what the key. That's gonna be the quote of my life now. I'm now struggle with keep things going so much T T God bless you guys. Thank you for sharing such precious insights🙏
I visited a neighborhood exotic fruit nursery and came home with two 1 year old trees. It’s been two years. I take care of them hoping someday they will flower- it will be magical moment. There is so much to learn about your favorite fruit tree.
Such a passionate and skilled family! They're really doing what they love, and the fact that their daughter feels the same is incredible. I wish them all the best and I hope to get the great priviledge to try a yuzu from their farm one day.
That’s crazy. I have three LARGE Yuzu plants my late father planted 10 years ago. I never knew what they were until a chef came over and said I am sitting on a gold mine.
You can actually order them - grown in the USA - at many grocery stores. Google: Where to buy Asian Yuzu citrus near me "space ? Space" and click search. We can get them at a WalMart SuperCenter near Seattle or Uwajamia. Many options out there. Most any Pan-Asian produce market have them. Mom grew up in Japan. This fruit did not originate in Japan, but central China. Google it, spend a few minutes on your research? You will be pleasantly surprised about how available they truly are, the history, origination, etc.
Go to a area where it's mainly populated with Bangladeshi people like Jackson high area. You will find it in the Bangladeshi fruit and vegetable store.
My parents used to live in New Jersey and really miss the big Indian and Asian culture they have there. They have nothing but good stories to tell about the food and the people, and they miss both every day. People like Vivek and Seema are the reason why.
I have one yuzu tree in the yard and it smells so great when it blooms. Can’t imagine how awesome it would smell in that greenhouse when all the buds bloom.
My dad is a horticulturist every time we eat a piece of fruit and tastes fantastic he keeps the seeds and cultivates them on our land. We have 4 giant mango trees that are still being harvested after the season and are huge
It really warms my heart to see such a knowledgeable and proficient young horticulturist! Grafting and rooting have always fascinated me, since I was very young (around age 9?). She is definitely a major asset to the business!
Beautiful episode, just beautiful. Appreciation of an ingredient and how much work it goes into it and I got to go see a couple kitchen and a brewery. Just beautiful...
A beautiful example of the richness of our multi-cultural nation. I was particularly impressed by the seriousness and skill of your daughter. When my daughter was that age, and I found her at home, my first thought was always, who's watching the mall? Thank you for a wonderful video!
The dishes from the Elements restaurant they showed are what screams American cuisine to me. Just a mix of different techniques and flavors from the cultures that populate the land, executed in a way that makes it better than the sum of its parts.
What an amazing fruit, hats off to everybody in your family... a lot of dedication and hard work I’m sure. I can just imaging the fragrance in that room, when their in bloom and bearing fruit.... ahhh bliss. 👍👍👍
as a japanese person who loves yuzu, and have family friends that grow it in japan, I can appreciate this video along with vivek and seema. god bless em.
What a great story about these entrepreneurs! Growing citrus in Jersey, who would think🤔 I also love how this Indian couple assimilated into the American culture, good people👍
Most of the Indian immigrants will assimilate very well with local culture & you can see it everywhere. Be it UK, Australia/NZ, South Africa, US etc.. India's multicultural, multi-reiligion diversity makes it possible.
I'm so impressed with the daughter in this video. I'm trying to instill in my children a love for gardening. So far two of my kids love to get their hands in the soil and see things grow.
I live in Japan and have one of these growing in my yard although I never eat the fruit. However I did go out with some local commercial fishermen; after we caught the fish they cut some up for me on the way back to port to eat as sashimi. They gave me half a yuzu to squeeze onto the raw fish and eat together with wasabi. They prepared way too much fish for me and I couldn't eat it all. Part of me felt guilty for not finishing the meal.
I love this story😊 Inspiration,perseverance,openness. The daughter is an expert now .Just love it. I love yuzu in my shoyo 😉. I’m trying to grow citrus too for personal use. Can’t beat fresh stuff 😊
