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What was the traditional source of vegetables for home kimchi-making in Korea before industrial agriculture?
Answer
Individual backyard gardens
Traditionally in Korea, kimchi was made from vegetables grown in individual backyard gardens, making it a household production tied to seasons and local growing.
💡 Did you know?
Home-made kimchi was so essential that the annual kimjang (kimchi-making festival) became a major cultural event.
Other options people guess
- Central markets
- Nobility estates
- Imported from China
Topics
- Fermentation
- Korea
- Food Production
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