Yu Dong-sool, an advisor at the Agriculture Human Resources Development Institute, says the shrub thrives in moist, acidic conditions, such as swamps or bogs. So (1)___________________________.
"We have to import peat moss from overseas. In Korea, we have an acidic soil with a PH level similar to that found in swamps. The nutrient-rich peat moss and our efficient water-draining Korean soil together (2)___________________________."
This small fruit is fetching a hefty price in the marketplace, retailing for about $50 per kilogram in department stores. And that is fueling increasing interest by farmers. Industry officials predict that by next year the number of farms growing blueberries in Korea will increase 300 to 500%.
"I am certain that Korean people's interest in blueberries is not a fad, but rather blueberry consumption will continue to grow and blueberries will be loved by Koreans even more. South Korea is considering allowing imports of fresh blueberries from Chile, and the United States to (3)_________________.
