Seoul Gangseo-gu Promotes Urban Farming Experience Garden Project

350 Sets of Sangja Vegetable Gardens and 550 Plots of Ogok Vegetable Farm for Lease... Applications Open from February 18 for Sangja Gardens and March 2 for Ogok Farm

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Last year, Mr. Kim ○○, who participated in the Ogok Garden Farm, said, "Growing and harvesting vegetables with my family made me healthier both mentally and physically," adding, "It was a precious opportunity to enjoy new pleasures in the bleak urban life."

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is launching a garden plot rental program for residents dreaming of becoming urban farmers.

The purpose is to help people find relaxation in their daily lives, which can easily become gloomy, and to enjoy a healthy leisure lifestyle through urban agriculture.

First, the district will rent out 350 sets of 'Box Gardens' (one set per household, five sets per organization) from the 18th to the 24th.

The Box Garden allows households to easily grow eco-friendly vegetables using spaces like balconies and rooftops. Each set includes one box, soil, seedlings, and a cultivation manual, and the rental price is 8,000 KRW.

Residents or organizations residing in Gangseo-gu can apply through the Seoul Farmer Portal.

If you want to fully enjoy the fun of farming outdoors nearby, you can use the 'Ogok Garden Farm.'

The Ogok Garden Farm (around 417-2 Ogok-dong) is an eco-friendly farming experience site established to provide stable urban agriculture opportunities.

The district rents garden plots of 10㎡ (one plot) to 550 residents. The participation fee is 30,000 KRW.

Residents wishing to participate can apply from March 2 to March 7 via the 'Gangseo-gu Office website - Open Plaza - Online Application.'

A district official said, "Urban agriculture is gaining attention as it offers new experiences for children and healing and relaxation for adults tired of daily life," adding, "We hope many residents will show interest and participate in the garden plot project, which will bring joyful vitality and leisure to their lives."

Meanwhile, according to a recent Gangseo-gu social survey report, 52.5% of Gangseo-gu residents expressed a desire to participate in urban agriculture.

For more details, please contact the Gangseo-gu Office Regional Economy Division.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.