Gwangyang City Launches Sale of Two Mini Watermelon Varieties from Seomjingang Jaecheop Informatization Village

Multiple-pack and Black Watermelon Popular Among Single-person and Small-family Consumers Matching Their Preferences

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Gwangyang City announced on the 22nd that it began selling two types of mini watermelons at the Seomjingang Jaechup Informatization Village starting mid-June.

Since 2016, mini watermelons produced in the Gwangyang area have gained great popularity in large supermarkets in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gwangju, with increasing preference among single-person households and small families.

The mini watermelons are produced using excellent farming techniques involving microorganisms in a good environment with clean water from the Seomjingang River and fertile soil. They have a high sugar content (above 12 Brix) and a crisp texture, and contain vitamin A and a large amount of water, making them effective for diuretic action, fatigue recovery, and reducing swelling.

The types of watermelons being sold are Boksu watermelon (watermelon for peeling and eating) and Black watermelon (mini black-skinned watermelon). The Boksu watermelon is rugby ball-shaped with a clear rind and soft skin, making it convenient for peeling and eating or making watermelon punch and juice. It is priced at 14,900 KRW per box (3.5~4 kg). The Black watermelon has thin and firm skin, excellent mobility, a rich sweetness, and abundant flesh, priced at 18,900 KRW per box (5~6 kg).

The mini watermelons can be purchased through the Gwangyang Seomjingang Jaechup Informatization Village website (http://sw.invil.org) and affiliated shopping malls, and were introduced on KBS 6 O'clock My Hometown on the 15th. Seo Mu-yeol, chairman of the Seomjingang Jaechup Informatization Village, said, “I hope many people enjoy these premium mini watermelons cultivated with excellent technology in a natural environment and soothe their tired minds from the early heat.”

Lee Joo-ok, head of the Information and Communications Department, said, “We will do our best in quality control and promotion so that the mini watermelons produced directly by village residents can be known nationwide and contribute to farmers' income.”

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