‘Inje Strawberries’ Made by the Northernmost Cold in the Country Begin Full-Scale Shipment

High-sugar Inje strawberries produced in Seohwa-myeon, Inje-gun, the northernmost part of the country, are being shipped in earnest. Inje-gun is a region with low temperatures in winter, making it difficult to grow strawberries. However, strawberries are a low-temperature crop, and the greater the daily temperature difference, the higher the sugar content and the firmer the flesh, which helps produce top-quality strawberries. Strawberries produced in Inje maintain strong vitality even in severe cold weather, and boast a sweeter and fresher taste due to the abundant sunlight and clean natural environment. Thanks to this, Inje strawberries are known as a high-quality premium agricultural product. In particular, only two farms in Inje-gun grow strawberries, adding to their specialness. Kim Seon-ik, head of the Distribution and Livestock Division of Inje-gun, said, “As the weather gets colder, the sugar content of strawberries is increasing and the flesh is becoming firmer,” and ...