Farmer: Gauck An, Crop: Red Pepper (Subicho variety), Area: 0.98 acres, Status: Organic conversion, Location: Yeongyang, Gyeongbuk
Gauck An, who grows the local Subicho red pepper variety in Subi-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, decided to take up farming after coming across JADAM lecture videos and chose Yeongyang, the famous home of red peppers, as his farming location. On his 0.98-acre field, he applied 300 bags of Heuksari compost as base fertilizer and planted 8,000 pepper plants.
Solving Nutrient Deficiencies with Compost-Infused JLF Tea
During his twice-weekly fertigation sessions, Mr. An applies approximately 500 L of custom-made JLF tea each time. He creates this JLF tea by combining a diverse blend of liquids made from fish, red pepper crop residue, bone meal, oyster shell powder, phyllite, and fermented urine, and then infusing it with Heuksari compost. In the past, when using JLF alone, neighbors often commented that his crops appeared nutrient-deficient. However, after he began brewing and generously applying this compost-infused JLF tea, he stopped experiencing any nutrient shortages in his red peppers.
Expanding Market Access for Eco-Friendly Subicho Peppers Through Direct Sales
Although Yeongyang-gun purchases local peppers, it is difficult to secure premium pricing for eco-friendly produce through standard purchasing channels. Consequently, Mr. An focuses heavily on direct-to-consumer sales. He operates the YouTube channel 'Yeongyang Gauck An Farm', connects it with a Naver Smart Store, and sells his harvested peppers at the Yeongyang Pepper Festival held in Seoul. Informing consumers about the cultivation process and securing independent sales channels serve as vital strategies for eco-friendly pepper farming.
Searching for 'Yeongyang Gauck An Farm' on YouTube allows viewers to discover Mr. An's eco-friendly Subicho red peppers grown in Yeongyang.
- How to Make JADAM Microbial Pesticide (JMP): https://en.jadam.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=16765
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- Visit Gauck An's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@영양안가욱농장
Q&A: Quick Fact
Q: How did farmer Gauck An overcome the nutrient deficiencies in his red pepper crop when applying liquid fertilizer alone was insufficient?
A: He blended various JLF formulations made from fish, pepper residue, bone meal, oyster shell powder, phyllite, and urine, and infused the mixture with Heuksari compost to create a nutrient-rich JLF tea for fertigation, which successfully resolved all crop nutrient shortages.