Yeongyang County in North Gyeongsang Province marked the beginning of the new year's chili pepper farming by sowing seeds in the chili seedling greenhouse in March.
To avoid spring frost, the seedlings are transplanted into the fields at regular intervals in April. Among all field crops, chili pepper farming requires the most care, as it is highly susceptible to anthracnose and various pests and diseases. Farmers must manage the crop with utmost dedication, as if protecting their own children. In August, during the hottest days, they can harvest Yeongyang chili peppers, filled with the intense 'red flavor' of the summer sun.
Yeongyang chili peppers, which boast the highest quality in the nation (winner of the 3rd Global Brand Award, Gold Prize in the Gyeongbuk Eco-friendly Agricultural Products Vegetable and Special Crop Division, and many others), grow in nutrient-rich sandy loam soil while breathing clean air.
Compared to neighboring cities and counties, Yeongyang County has less rainfall and a longer frost-free period, making it the optimal place for chili pepper production. Every year, Yeongyang Chili Pepper Distribution Corporation supports high-quality chili seedlings through supply contracts and maintains excellent quality by purchasing only top-grade and first-grade chili peppers.
Yeongyang Chili Pepper Distribution Corporation produces products that consumers can trust, thanks to strict hygiene management such as US FDA certification, GAP designation, and HACCP certification, delivering the 'red flavor' beloved by Koreans to dining tables.
Yeongyang chili peppers contain 23 times more vitamin C than apples and 4 times more than kiwis. They are also rich in vitamin A and natural capsaicin, making them well-known for their effectiveness against colds.
County Governor Oh Dochang stated, "This year, we began sowing Yeongyang chili peppers to deliver healthy spiciness to dining tables across the country," and added, "We will repay the enthusiastic support we receive every year by producing high-quality Yeongyang chili peppers."
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