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Eden Farming, the Epitome of Premium Golden Apples
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2023-11-14 11:08:33
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In the 2022 South Korea Representative Fruit Selection Contest, Eden Farming's Golden Apples won the prestigious title for the first time. These Golden Apples, a Fuji variety known as "Sinano Gold," are celebrated for their abundant juiciness and exquisite balance of sweetness and tartness, with a sugar content of 14-15 Brix. These apples are yellow on the outside and the same color as regular apples on the inside. They are typically harvested from early October to around the 25th. As they age, the acidity decreases while the sugar content increases, enhancing the delightfully sweet and tangy flavor. The annual yield of Golden Apples varies from 20,800 to 1,000 boxes, with prices ranging from KRW 35,000 to KRW 85,000 per 3.4 kg, and the quantity per box can range from 7 to 17 pieces. In 2019, a related apple variety, Hooberks, took the top spot among nationally certified environmentally friendly products.

 

 

 

 

Apple flavor is significantly influenced by plant origin and environmental conditions, with the highest quality
apples typically coming from young plants. Primary harvesting begins in the second year. The farm recently
planted 200 Embu apple trees and has successfully harvested 20 containers, each equivalent to a 20kg
box, this year. All of Eden Farming's apple trees are between 2 and 4 years old and yield approximately
15 apples for 2 year old trees, 30 for 3 year old trees and approximately 50 for 4 year old trees. Adequate
sunlight, a wide range of temperatures, and good air circulation and ventilation are essential for the
production of delicious apples. A good apple must first be firm and have a good sugar content. While
most apples typically have a sugar content of 12-13 Brix, Eden Farming's apples typically measure 14-15
Brix. From next year, a new apple variety, Gamhong, is expected to reach 16-17 Brix, while Embu apples are
already measuring 18-19 Brix. Embu apples are peach red inside and out. It has a blackish-red color and a nice
taste. Since 2009, the second CEO, Oh Seong-seob, has been in charge of the farm, replacing it with a new
variety every four years. 

 

 

 

 

Eden Farming's apple orchard consists of approximately 8,000 trees, including 3,000 Sinano Gold apples, 1,000 Fuji apples, 1,000 Starkrimson apples, 1,400 Embu apples, 700 Arisoo apples, 500 Gamhong apples, 200 Chohong apples, 100 Peachy apples, and more. Arisoo, Dahong, Chohong and Gamhong apples are local varieties. They also plan to plant 300 Peachy apple trees next year. Eden Farming's annual harvest is about 40 tons, with a cultivation area of 3.3 hectares. Although the harvest has dropped to 20 tons due to the transition to new varieties, it is expected to recover to 40 tons soon and exceed this level from 2025. Remarkably, their income has increased despite halving production while focusing on growing the finest apples. On January 1, 2010, eleven members formed Eden Farming and established the Eden Farming Association Corporation under the leadership of CEO Oh Ki-joo. Under his leadership, his wife, Kim Weul-soon, served as CEO, and since 2017, their daughter-in-law, Yoon Sun-ok, has been in charge.

 

 

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