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Red Beans Thrive in Southern Taiwan, Where Kaohsiung and Pingtung Produce More Than 99% of the Crop

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • The Kaohsiung agricultural station said late September to early October is the best planting window for Taiwan’s autumn red-bean crop.
  • Kaohsiung and Pingtung account for more than 99% of domestic red-bean production.
  • Officials recommend disease-resistant, machine-suitable Kaohsiung 8 and Kaohsiung 9 varieties, along with better drainage to reduce flooding and crop losses.

Southern Taiwan’s red-bean harvest depends heavily on planting dates and field drainage, with Kaohsiung and Pingtung producing more than 99% of the country’s crop.

The Kaohsiung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station recommends sowing from late September to early October. The timing can help stabilize yields and quality as high temperatures and irregular rainfall become more frequent.

Red beans are vulnerable to flooding. Excessive heat during growth can also make plants fall over, while late sowing can reduce production. Farmers are therefore advised to improve drainage before planting and avoid excessive fertilizer, which can encourage overly lush growth, lodging and pest problems.

The station recommends the Kaohsiung 8 and Kaohsiung 9 varieties because they suit mechanical sowing and have stronger resistance to pests and disease. Director Luo Cheng-tsung said the station would continue promoting mechanical sowing technology to reduce pressure from labor shortages.

The most suitable time to sow is from late September to early October.

— Luo Cheng-tsungThe Kaohsiung agricultural station director advised farmers on the best planting window for the autumn red-bean crop.
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