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The harvesting of Haenam County's (Mayor Myeong Hyeon-gwan) specialty crop, greenhouse figs, has officially begun. The greenhouse figs grown in the facilities are not affected by the surrounding environment, resulting in a clean appearance and high sugar content, and are traded at a higher price compared to open-field figs. In particular, while figs are generally harvested from open fields from mid-August to November, when grown in facilities, the harvest period can be extended from mid-July to December. This allows for the provision of fresh figs, which are difficult to store, to consumers for a long period, and is becoming a stable source of income for farmers. This year, Haenam County plans to cultivate greenhouse figs on 31 hectares of land in 30 farms, in Haenam.

(Haenam=Yonhap News) The harvesting of Haenam County's specialty crop, greenhouse figs, has officially begun. Greenhouse figs grown in houses are not affected by the surrounding environment, resulting in a clean appearance and high sugar content, which allows them to be traded at a higher price compared to open-field figs. In particular, while figs are generally harvested from open fields from mid-August to November, the harvesting period for greenhouse cultivation can be extended from mid-July to December. This year, 30 farms in Haenam County are cultivating greenhouse figs over an area of 31 hectares. The greenhouse figs produced in Haenam are grown using hydroponic cultivation in the latest greenhouse facilities, making them clean enough to eat the skin as well. They are recognized for their premium quality due to their high sugar content and dense texture, according to Haenam County. Most farms have obtained eco-friendly certification and, through collaborative work, strictly apply standards for sugar content and weight before shipment. The harvested figs are sold to consumers through direct sales from the farms and the Haenam County online shopping mall, Haenam Miso. In addition to being sold fresh, they are also processed and sold as jam, syrup, vinegar, and juice. Figs, known as the "Queen's Fruit" because Cleopatra enjoyed them, are considered an alkaline health food, and their anti-cancer effects are attracting attention. An official from the county said on the 5th, "In the past, when distribution and storage were difficult, it was a rare fruit that could only be tasted in the southern region, but now it can be found anywhere in the country with same-day delivery." (Written by Reporter Jo Geun-young, photo provided by Haenam County) chogy@yna.co.kr

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