Namwon City, successful trial cultivation of summer napa cabbage··· possibility of a new income crop confirmed

Published Oct 2, 2025

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[Namwon Farmers' Newspaper, Reporter Gu Jeong-min] Namwon City has confirmed the possibility of a new income crop through the experimental cultivation of summer napa cabbage in semi-cool regions. The Namwon Agricultural Technology Center, in collaboration with the Rural Development Administration, conducted a pilot project to establish a stable summer napa cabbage production base in the areas of Unbong, Inwol, and Ayeong, covering 1.2 hectares. The harvest was completed over a three-day period starting from the 29th. This project applied various cultivation techniques, including the Naeseong summer napa cabbage variety, low-temperature mulching film, micro-drip irrigation system, and underground drainage equipment, to induce stable growth during the high-temperature period. Although the yield reached 70% of that of kimchi cabbage, the income was more than double the low-income standard, proving its potential as a crop for increasing farmers' income.

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Namwon City confirmed the potential for a new income crop through the experimental cultivation of summer napa cabbage in semi-cool regions. The Namwon Agricultural Technology Center, in collaboration with the Rural Development Administration, conducted the "Demonstration Project for Establishing a Stable Summer Napa Cabbage Production Base" over 1.2 hectares in the Unbong, Inwol, and Ayeong areas, completing the harvest over three days from the 29th. This project applied various cultivation techniques, including the Naeseong summer napa cabbage variety, low-temperature mulching film, micro-drip irrigation, and underground drainage equipment, to ensure stable growth during the hot season. Although the yield was at 70% of kimchi cabbage, the income was more than double the low-income standard, proving its potential as a crop for increasing farmers' income. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation purchased all the harvested crops, securing a stable sales channel. Field ...

Source: Agrinet