"Sour and Sweet Goryeong Strawberries Have Arrived"... Goryeong-gun, First Shipment of Premium Strawberries

The season for Goryeong strawberries, which captivate consumers' taste buds with their sweet and tangy flavor, has begun.

On the morning of the 8th, farmer Lee Heon-gwang, who cultivates strawberries in Daegaya-eup, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk, harvested Seolhyang variety strawberries, marking the start of the Goryeong strawberry shipment season ahead of the peak winter season.

Goryeong-gun is announcing the first shipment of premium strawberries. Photo by Goryeong-gun

Lee Heon-gwang said, "This year, there were many concerns among farmers due to worsening weather conditions such as abnormal high temperatures, but seeing the first harvested strawberries makes me feel that all the hardships have disappeared."

Goryeong strawberries are grown using eco-friendly farming methods such as natural bee pollination in the clear waters and fertile soil of Gayasan Mountain, earning a reputation as a ‘premium strawberry’ with excellent color and sweetness. Preparations for full-scale shipments are underway from late this month.

County Governor Lee Nam-chul stated, "Although this year was difficult due to abnormal climate conditions, thanks to the sincere efforts of the farmers, we have achieved good results. We will continue to strive to improve the quality and competitiveness of Goryeong premium strawberries to further enhance consumer trust."

Goryeong-gun is the largest strawberry production area in Gyeongbuk, with strawberries cultivated in 1,834 greenhouse units covering an area of 143 hectares. Through various support projects such as the facility horticulture modernization support project and horticultural income crop development project, administrative efforts are focused on improving quality and competitiveness.

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