Phuc Trach grapefruit 'reigns' in Con Cuong land

(Baonghean.vn) - In recent years, many households in Chi Khe commune (Con Cuong) have converted short-term crop growing areas to growing fruit trees, including Phuc Trach grapefruit trees for high economic efficiency.

The family of Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Chien in Quyet Tien village is one of the pioneers in growing Phuc Trach grapefruit, the variety purchased in Ha Tinh. Up to now, after 4 years of planting and caring, 120 trees on an area of ​​5 sao of Mr. Chien's family have produced fruit simultaneously.

The 120-tree grapefruit garden of Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Chien's family, Quyet Tien village, Chi Khe commune (Con Cuong). Photo: Ba Hau

Mr. Chien said: Growing grapefruit requires little care, is less prone to pests and diseases, and after 3 years of planting, the harvest begins, and the economic value is 3-4 times higher than previous crops. Grapefruit has an average lifespan of over 10 years before needing to be replaced. Notably, there is no need to worry about output because grapefruit is easy to consume, and when the harvest season comes, traders come directly to the garden to buy.

According to Mr. Chien, the weather this year is not favorable, the grapefruit flowers late, so it is necessary to invest in care to have a high fruit set rate, many trees produce more than 100 fruits. With the current garden price of 20-30 thousand VND/fruit, the "selected" price of 40-60 thousand VND/fruit, this grapefruit crop his family has a revenue of over 60 million VND.

Mr. Trinh Xuan Tao pruning grapefruit branches after harvest. Photo: Ba Hau

Also in Quyet Tien village, on an area of ​​5 sao of land, Mr. Trinh Xuan Tao's family previously planted short-term crops with low efficiency. After visiting and learning from experiences in many areas inside and outside the province and learning through the press, in 2013, Mr. Tao planted Phuc Trach grapefruit trees.

Up to now, 135 grapefruit trees in Mr. Tao's garden have been harvested, each tree produces an average of 50 - 60 fruits.Mr. Tao shared: Growing grapefruit is only hard in the first few years, but after that, the harvest is steady, creating a stable annual income, and less hard work.

Phuc Trach grapefruit has large fruit, even segments, sweet taste, and is favored by consumers. Photo: Ba Hau

Currently, in Chi Khe commune, there are over 10 households growing Phuc Trach grapefruit.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thang - Vice Chairman of Chi Khe Commune People's Committee said: In addition to the main crops such as oranges, apples, etc., Phuc Trach grapefruit is currently grown by many people. In fact, this is a crop that brings high economic efficiency. The commune identifies this as one of the crops that will contribute to the economic restructuring in the area in the coming time.

Ba Hau - Minh Hanh