South Korea: ‘Luxurious wild blueberry’ loved all over the country

Published 2022년 4월 19일

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Sancheong Strawberry, a prominent income crop in Sancheong-gun, is renowned for its high yield and revenue, primarily due to its ideal geographical conditions and specific strawberry cultivars. The region's natural advantages, including the influence of Mt. Jirisan and alluvial soil, make it a popular strawberry-growing area. With a production volume of 16,230M/T from 800 farms over 420ha, the crop generates 110 billion won in revenue annually. The local government is investing in luxury facilities and new technologies to maintain the quality and reputation of Sancheong Strawberry, promoting it as a national representative agricultural product.

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[2022 Korea Representative Brand Grand Prize] Sancheong Strawberry is a representative income crop of Sancheong-gun, where 800 farms produce 16,230M/T in an area of 420ha, generating a high income of 110 billion won per year. Seolhyang cultivar accounts for 70% and Janghui 25%. In addition, the production of Geumsil Strawberries grown by Gyeongnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services is gradually increasing. Sancheong, which is blessed with the natural condition of Mt. Jirisan, has geographical characteristics of alluvial soil naturally formed by the development of the three major rivers, Gyeongho, Deokcheon, and Yangcheon since ancient times. It is cool in summer and warm in winter under the influence of the wind blowing from Mt. Jirisan, making it ideal for growing strawberries, a low-temperature crop. The wild blueberries produced from the beginning of November are eco-friendly, have a high sugar content, and take 1 to 2 days longer to ripen compared to ...

Source: Donga