Dry Rainy Season Followed by Heat Wave... Jeju Tangerine Growth Stagnates, Concerns Grow for Carrot and Bean Planting

(Jeju=Yonhap News) By Ko Seong-sik = "I'm greatly worried that the heat wave might reduce the commercial value of tangerine fruits." On the 4th, farmers in Seogwipo City, Jeju, continuously sprinkled water on tangerine farmlands using agricultural sprinklers while expressing concern. Last summer, they had already suffered damage from heat causing tangerine peels to split. Prolonged heat can lead to poor yellowing coloration, reducing product quality, and increase the risk of pest infestations like mites and thrips. Carrot farmers preparing to sow this month are also anxious. Sowing is most effective after rainfall or sufficient watering to improve germination rates. A carrot farmer in Gujwa-eup, Jeju City said, "We'll start sowing carrots from mid-month, but I'm worried because it hasn't rained" and "It would be fortunate if we can supply sufficient agricultural water, but in places where we can't, we can only leave it to chance after sowing." Last summer in Gujwa-eup, prolonged ...