Namhae-gun Spinach 'Bomeulcho' Officially Shipped... Grown with Care by Farmers and Fishermen

Spinach Auction Opening Ceremony Held at Saenamhae Nonghyup

Spinach first harvest ceremony held in Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] The treasure island Namhae spinach 'Bomeulcho,' renowned for its delicious taste infused with sea breeze, officially began shipments starting with the first sale ceremony held at Sae Namhae Nonghyup on the 7th.

There were concerns that the spinach crop might suffer due to lower rainfall than usual in October, but thanks to the diligent care of the farmers, a larger-than-expected quantity of high-quality spinach was harvested, drawing attention at the first sale ceremony.

The first sale ceremony, held at the Sae Namhae Nonghyup agricultural product collection center under the supervision of the Sae Namhae Nonghyup cooperative head, was attended by about 120 people including County Governor Jang Chung-nam, County Council Chairman Im Tae-sik, spinach farmers, and middlemen.

After conducting a safety prayer ceremony wishing for a bountiful spinach harvest and high prices, the on-site auction officially began.

On that day, the auction prices for bulk shipments of spinach ranged from a high of 4,350 KRW per kilogram to a low of 1,500 KRW, with an average of 3,227 KRW. For single-bundle spinach, prices ranged from a high of 5,390 KRW to a low of 1,150 KRW, averaging 3,370 KRW.

A county official stated, “For Namhae spinach ‘Bomeulcho’ to stand tall as the most competitive brand in the spinach consumer market, farmers, Nonghyup, distribution workers, and administration must all unite and make long-term efforts. From the production stage, safety management and cultivation of excellent quality spinach for selective shipment are necessary, and at the distribution stage, origin management and the use of ‘Bomeulcho’ brand uniform design packaging materials are required.”

Last year, Namhae County cultivated spinach on 865 hectares, achieving sales of 29 billion KRW, and good results are expected again this year.

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