Jeongeup-si, Redhyang Full-Scale Shipment... A 'Challenge' to Jeju

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup Agricultural Technology Center in Jeonbuk announced on the 7th that it has begun harvesting Redhyang, which is emerging as a new source of income in the region.

The representative citrus hybrids produced in Jeju Island are Hallabong and Redhyang, subtropical crops created by crossbreeding mandarin oranges and orange varieties.

Until just a few years ago, cultivation in inland areas with severe winter cold was difficult due to sensitivity to low temperatures.

In Jeongeup, Redhyang was introduced as a trial cultivation in 2013, and currently, 33 farms cultivate it over 10 hectares. Starting this year, Jeonbuk Province and Jeongeup jointly named 'Redhyang' as 'Honghyeyang' and 'Cheonhyeyang' as 'Cheonnyeonhyang'.

The main harvest season is from December to February. Compared to Onjumilgam, it has a unique taste and aroma and a longer storage period, making it very popular.

It contains high amounts of vitamin C and P, which are excellent for blood circulation, cold prevention, and skin beauty.

In particular, Redhyang is characterized by thin and smooth fruit skin, a balanced blend of sourness and sweetness, and an average sugar content of 13 Brix, making it a variety known for its excellent taste, appearance, and quality.

An official from the Agricultural Technology Center said, “Interest in citrus hybrids among Jeongeup farmers is increasing. We will focus on fostering citrus hybrids by spreading cultivation techniques to farms through modernization of existing greenhouse facilities and support for smart farms, aiming to create a new source of income for farmers.”

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