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Researchers Focuses on Vertical Cultivation of Watermelon

Researchers Focuses on Vertical Cultivation of Watermelon

CHEONGJU, Jun. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Chungcheongbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Service (CBARES) in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province is stepping up its research into technology that can allow farmers to grow small and medium-sized watermelons vertically. As the number of nuclear families and single-person households increases, more and more consumers are looking for mid-to-small [...]

Japanese Crave Seedless Watermelons from Korea

Japanese Crave Seedless Watermelons from Korea

JEONGEUP, South Korea, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Accidentally biting into one of many watermelon seeds can be an unpleasant experience, which is why farmers decided to come up with a seedless alternative.  Jeongeup is a city located in North Jeolla Province, and seedless watermelons are one of its regional specialties. The area’s watermelon exports [...]

Gov’t Tries to Quash Watermelon Misconception

Gov’t Tries to Quash Watermelon Misconception

SEJONG, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korean government will promote the distribution of watermelons whose stems are cut-off during harvesting, said the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) on April 14. Watermelon stems have been a conventional indicator of the quality and the freshness of watermelons for Koreans, who have created a [...]