The species is strong in resistance to epidemics and grows well even in low temperature and with a little amount of sunshine.

It was bred by Ryang Min Ho, a section chief of the institute.

He also succeeded in breeding new species of cucumber which can be cultivated in any season.

He got patents and diplomas for new inventions and technologies concerning vegetable cultivation.

When visiting the institute some time ago, leader Kim Jong Il praised its scientists and technicians as patriots.