[Photo] Hampyeong-gun Begins Full-Scale Shipment of Native Lettuce 'Heukhwarang'

Expectations for High-Income Niche Crops

A farm in Manheung-ri, Hampyeong-eup is in full-scale harvesting of native lettuce Heukhwarang. Photo by Hampyeong-gun

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Hyundai Department Store, and the producer representative (Hampyeong-gun representative Kim Cheolhwan) announced on the 9th that they have signed a business agreement to secure the distribution network for the native lettuce variety Heukhwarang.

The county expects the Heukhwarang lettuce for ssam (wrap) to be a high-income niche crop, as it has a lower yield compared to regular lettuce but can be harvested four times a year due to its cultivation period of about 45 to 70 days.

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