The Agricultural Technology Center of Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, has secured 23 boxes (460 kg) of eight domestic seed potato varieties bred by the National Institute of Crop Science and will supply them to local farmers starting April 4. Distribution will take place through farmer consultation centers in four townships, including Namhansanseong-myeon. Alongside direct supply, the city will conduct on-farm adaptation trials to reduce reliance on foreign varieties and accelerate the field spread of domestically bred potatoes. The eight varieties include Golden Ball, Golden Egg, Arirang No. 1, Geumseon, Seohong, Chubaek, Geumnaru, and Saebong — all selected for high adaptability to local climate and soil conditions.
Golden Ball features yellow flesh and low browning tendency, while Golden Egg has an elongated golden appearance. Arirang No. 1 is known for stable growth even under high temperatures and dry conditions, and Chubaek offers excellent storage quality. Some varieties have shown richer flavor and stronger resilience to climate change compared to existing imported potatoes. Farmers will participate directly in the trial cultivation to assess growth characteristics, yield, and quality under Gwangju’s growing conditions. The Agricultural Technology Center plans to provide on-site technical guidance and cultivation management support throughout the trial period.
