Suzuki Farm at Madeline's

Suzuki Farm is the only dedicated Japanese vegetable grower on the East Coast, working 28 acres in Delmar, Delaware. It was started in 1983 by Ken Suzuki, who moved to the United States in the 1970s, was struck by how little Japanese produce he could find, and began growing it himself, eventually building up to more than 30 varieties.

The farm grows the produce that Japanese kitchens actually use, much of it hard to find elsewhere in the country: slender kyuri cucumbers, peaman peppers picked young, fragrant green shiso leaves, and yamaimo mountain yam. The growing is done without chemical pesticides, using plant-based products and pyroligneous acid for pest control instead.

Because these are fresh vegetables, freshness is the whole point. Suzuki harvests, packs, and ships on the same day to get produce to customers as quickly as possible. The business was acquired by Food's Style USA in 2021 and continues to grow the same Japanese specialty crops.

Suzuki Farm products at Madeline's

Suzuki Farm grows fresh Japanese produce, so the exact selection rotates with the harvest. The items below are live and in stock right now. Click any product for details and ordering.

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  Kyuri (Japanese Cucumber), 3 pc ($5.95). A slender, crisp, seedless Japanese cucumber harvested young, sold three to a pack. Thinner and shorter than common cucumbers, burpless, low in bitterness, and no peeling needed.

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  Peaman Bell Pepper, 5-6 pc ($5.25). A Japanese green bell pepper harvested young and immature, sold 5 to 6 pieces, with a clean, slightly bitter flavor and no chili heat. Picked early, it keeps a distinct aroma and deep-green character.

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  Green Shiso Leaf (Ohba, Perilla), 20 leaves ($4.25). Japan's best-known culinary herb, sold as 20 fresh leaves with a bright, refreshing aroma. A member of the perilla family, also called ohba, used as a garnish and ingredient across Japanese cooking.

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  Yamaimo (Japanese Yam), 1.2 lb ($11.75). A traditional Japanese mountain yam, also known as icho-imo or yamato-imo, sold at about 1.2 lb. Prized in Japanese kitchens for its mild flavor and distinctive texture, often grated raw.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Suzuki Farm produce?

You can buy Suzuki Farm's fresh Japanese vegetables online at Madeline's (madelines.co). The kyuri cucumber, peaman pepper, green shiso, and yamaimo listed above are live and in stock; because these are fresh crops, the exact selection rotates with the harvest.

What is Suzuki Farm?

Suzuki Farm is a 28-acre farm in Delmar, Delaware, started in 1983 by Ken Suzuki. It is the only dedicated Japanese vegetable grower on the East Coast, raising more than 30 varieties of Japanese produce without chemical pesticides.

How fresh is the produce?

Suzuki Farm harvests, packs, and ships on the same day to get the vegetables to customers as quickly as possible. Because these are fresh, perishable crops, refrigerate them on arrival and use them within a few days for the best quality.

What is shiso used for?

Green shiso, also called ohba or perilla, is a Japanese culinary herb with a bright, refreshing aroma. It is used as a garnish for sashimi, wrapped around rice or fish, chopped into salads and rice dishes, and added to tempura.