(Baonghean.vn) - As one of the six concentrated vegetable growing areas in Tuong Duong district, with an area of 2 hectares, the safe vegetable growing area in Coc village, Yen Hoa commune, has contributed to supplying winter vegetables to neighboring communes. The vegetables here are mainly grown by farmers in paddy fields after the harvest and are completely free of fertilizers and pesticides.
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| The 2-hectare area for growing safe vegetables has been maintained by the people of Bản Cọc village for over 3 years now. |
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| According to vegetable farmers in Coc village, the vegetables thrive from planting to harvesting thanks to the fertile soil. They don't use any fertilizers at all. |
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| Ms. Lo Thi Lien,According to a local resident, the vegetables in the area are mostly local varieties that have been grown and preserved by the Thai people for generations. |
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| This season, people mainly grow leafy greens. |
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| After harvesting, the villagers burn the straw, clear the weeds, and sow mustard seeds. This planting method has been familiar since the days of slash-and-burn agriculture, but in recent years, vegetable production has been focused on commercial purposes, although farming methods remain somewhat manual. |
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| Ms. Lo Thi Hien said that cabbage can be harvested and taken to the market about 15 days after sowing. Since the beginning of the season, her family has harvested five times and earned about 1.4 million VND, a not large amount, but for people in this mountainous region, it is a significant source of income. |
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| People from Coc village bring vegetables to the market. |
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| The Thai people mainly pickle leafy greens with their own unique method, which includes mixing in a lot of chili peppers and black pepper. |
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| When brought to the market, the vegetables sell for about 8,000 VND/kg. Pickled cucumbers sell for 40,000 - 60,000 VND/box. Thus, from traditional intercropping, people in Thai village have been able to find an additional source of income for their families. Currently, the local government is also encouraging people to continue expanding the area of vegetable cultivation to meet market demand and stabilize their lives. |
Ho Phuong - Huu Vi
