Yeongju City Accelerates New Income Generation with 'Manggojadu'... Hosts Field Evaluation Meeting for 'Plumcot' Cultivation Pilot

Development of ‘Plumcot,’ a Premium Fruit Hybrid of Plum (Jadu) and Apricot (Salgul)

Yeongju City Accelerates New Income Generation with 'Yeongju Mango Plum', Holds Field Evaluation Meeting for Plumcot Cultivation Pilot Project.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] Yeongju City, Gyeongbuk Province, held an on-site evaluation meeting for the ‘Plumcot’ cultivation pilot project on the 7th at the orchard of Mr. Josehyun in Duwol-ri, Isan-myeon.

The event, attended by more than 20 Plumcot farmers and related personnel, was held to conduct a pre-harvest taste evaluation and establish distribution plans for ‘Plumcot,’ which Yeongju City has been focusing on as a new income fruit through pilot projects since 2019.

‘Plumcot’ is a hybrid fruit of plum and apricot, a portmanteau of plum and apricot.

Plumcot fruit.

It is characterized by a soft and rich aroma and high sweetness when ripened. It is rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, anthocyanin, and dietary fiber, making it highly effective for skin beauty, vision protection, and constipation relief, and is being developed as a new income fruit for the city.

Since its distribution in 2019, it is currently cultivated on about 5 hectares, and among the four varieties developed domestically, the Symphony variety, which is harvested around the 10th, is the main product.

The city has established a promotional strategy under the name ‘Mango Plum’ because the Symphony variety resembles mango in shape, color, and texture, and plans to develop Plumcot into a representative premium fruit of Yeongju City by securing various distribution channels.

Mayor Park Nam-seo said, “Due to climate change causing the northern shift of the cultivation limit line for major crops in main production areas and changes in consumer consumption patterns increasing demand for fruits with diverse tastes, discovering new income crops is essential. We plan to actively support not only area expansion but also future distribution and sales channels to build a wealthy and sustainable rural community.”

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