Wando-gun Ships High-Sugar Coastal Grapes Grown in Sea Breeze

Wando Natural Open-Air Beach Grapes (Photo by Wando County)

[Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] The ‘Wando Natural Coastal Open-field Grapes,’ grown under the sea breeze and known for their high sugar content, are being shipped in full swing.

According to Wando County on the 29th, 13 farms (5 hectares) cultivate varieties such as Campbell grapes, Kyoho, and Shine Muscat, with an expected harvest of 45 tons this year.

In particular, Wando coastal grapes have an average sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix, which is 1 to 2 Brix higher than grapes grown in other regions due to cultivation under the sea breeze, making them very popular among consumers.

The county conducted a research project on the agricultural utilization value of the sea breeze (Mokpo National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation), which announced that Wando coastal grapes have higher anthocyanin content and sugar levels compared to other regions.

The coastal grapes can be purchased at local supermarkets or along the coastal road in Gunoe-myeon, Wando County, and delivery orders are also available.

For purchase locations and other detailed information, inquiries can be made to the Income Crops Team at the Wando County Agricultural Technology Center.

Lee Bok-seon, director of the Wando County Agricultural Technology Center, stated, “We will expand the production of popular varieties such as Shine Muscat to strengthen the coastal grape brand and competitiveness.”

Meanwhile, the county has been promoting projects such as rain shelter facilities for Shine Muscat cultivation to produce high-quality Wando Natural Coastal Grapes.

Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Choi Kyung-pil alwatros@asiae.co.kr

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