Boseong-gun, Harvest in Full Swing at Major Green Onion Producing Area

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Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that the harvest of open-field jjokpa (green onions) has officially begun since October.

The expected production volume of jjokpa this year is approximately 15,300 tons, with harvesting starting in October and continuing through December.

Scallion Harvesting Site in Hoecheon-myeon, Boseong-gun [Photo provided by Boseong-gun]

Boseong jjokpa is the largest production area in Jeollanam-do, cultivated on 850 hectares in Hoecheon-myeon and Deukryang-myeon, and is shipped nationwide simultaneously with the kimchi-making season harvest.

Grown in the Deukryang Bay area exposed to sea breeze, it is known for its excellent taste and aroma, rich in iron as well as vitamins A and C, which help boost immunity, and contains a large amount of dietary fiber that also aids in fatigue recovery.

A representative from Boseong-gun stated, “We will intensify the promotion of Boseong jjokpa and make various efforts to increase farmers' income.”

Boseong = Park Cheon-seok, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy hss79@asiae.co.kr

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