Jangseong-gun Prepares to Ship Premium Grapes Including 'Shine Muscat'

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong-gun, famous for its premium grape production area, is approaching the peak grape shipping season.

Popular varieties such as Shine Muscat, known as the "Queen of Grapes," Campbell Early, and Jaok are scheduled to be released one after another, attracting attention.

According to Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do on the 26th, this year’s hot weather and lower rainfall compared to previous years are expected to result in grapes with even sweeter taste and richer aroma.

Shine Muscat is a premium fruit that offers the refreshing taste of grapes and the sweetness of mango simultaneously. It is seedless, can be eaten with the skin, and has excellent storability.

Shine Muscat produced in Jangseong has a well-established reputation for quality, having won the Jeonnam Province Excellent Horticultural Crop Quality Award in 2019.

Campbell Early is considered the eldest variety of Jangseong grapes. Its continuous cultivation for over 40 years indicates its high preference among consumers and farmers.

It has a sweet and sour taste and contains large amounts of health-beneficial components such as flavonoids and polyphenols.

Jaok is characterized by its thin skin and seedlessness. Even a single grape fills the mouth with rich sweetness, making it popular among children and young people.

An official from the county said, “From late August, when the heat subsides and the daily temperature difference increases, the sugar content of Jangseong grapes also rises,” adding, “It is expected to gain great popularity not only in the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas but nationwide.”

Currently, grape farms in the Jangseong area number about 140 farms covering 51 hectares. In particular, Shine Muscat cultivation spans 28 hectares, boasting the largest scale in Jeonnam.

The premium “Jangseong Grape Trio” is sold at Nonghyup Hanaro Mart, Nam-myeon Local Food Direct Market, and auction markets.

The prices are 35,000 KRW (2 kg) for Shine Muscat, 25,000 KRW (3 kg) for Campbell Early, and 20,000 KRW (2 kg) for Jaok. On the 28th and 29th, visitors to the Jangseongho Waterfront Market can purchase them at a 20% discount during the reopening event for the second half of the year.

Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu chg6001@asiae.co.kr

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