(Cheonan=Yonhap News) Reporter Yu Uiju = On the 13th, Cheonan City in South Chungcheong Province announced that "Haeneum Green Cucumbers," which grew steadily even in the midst of a cold snap, are now being shipped in full swing. Haeneum Green Cucumbers, which began cultivation in 1991 by three farms in the Byeongcheon area, have steadily increased their area and production volume. As of the end of last year, they are being cultivated in an area of 244 hectares in Byeongcheon-myeon, Dong-myeon, Susin-myeon, Pungse-myeon, and Mokcheon-eup. The annual production volume is 34,680 tons, with sales amounting to 67.2 billion won, enhancing the status of the nation's largest cucumber production area. Haeneum Green Cucumbers have high water content, firm flesh, excellent texture, and a strong unique flavor, making them highly preferred by consumers as a fresh spring vegetable. According to the Garakdong Wholesale Market for Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Products in Seoul, the price of top-grade Dadaogi cucumbers (based on a box of 100 pieces) is between 94,000 won and 106,000 won, which is about 7,800 won lower than the same period last year. This is analyzed to be due to the increase in cultivation areas in the Honam and Gyeongbuk regions, as well as favorable weather conditions such as sunlight after planting. The Haeneum Green Cucumbers being shipped this month were planted in a heated environment last month, while cucumbers grown without heating are scheduled to be shipped in mid to late next month. An official from the city's Agricultural Technology Center said, "Given the difficulties in cucumber production due to last year's extreme high temperatures, we will expand the dissemination of new technologies to cope with extreme high temperatures to ensure stable production."