Con Cuong first introduced local tomato varieties into greenhouses
(Baonghean.vn) - After successfully growing 2 crops of melons in greenhouses, currently on this area, the Chi Khe Commune Seedlings Agricultural Cooperative, Con Cuong District (Nghe An) has deployed the planting of 6,000 local tomato varieties. This is 1 of 2 models applying high-tech agriculture in Con Cuong.
After the model of growing melons in greenhouses using high technology, currently on an area of 2,000 m2The Cooperative has invested 1.5 million VND to buy seeds and test growing 6,000 tomato plants using two techniques: planting and caring in coconut pulp pots mixed with fertilizer and planting on high-tech soil.
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| Tomato growing model in greenhouse in Chi Khe commune (Con Cuong). Photo: Minh Hanh |
All members of the cooperative are trained and instructed in production techniques in the field, how to prevent diseases, and quickly check for pesticide residues...
According to Ms. Lu Thi Thuy Nga - member of Chi Khe Commune Seedling Cooperative,To implement the model of growing tomatoes in greenhouses, it is necessary to follow a specific process. Each type of nutrient for the plant is carefully measured and mixed in a quantity suitable for the plant's growth period. Every day, go directly to each bed to monitor the growth and catch pests.…
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| Cooperative members closely monitor the growth and development of the plants every day. Photo: Minh Hanh |
Growing tomatoes in greenhouses is considered an advanced solution in modern agricultural production, with many outstanding advantages. This method will help protect crops from insects and pests, thereby minimizing the use of pesticides; creating a good environment for plants to grow and develop.
Tomato plants will be protected by the greenhouse from the effects of weather, frost, and wind and rain. Along with the Israeli technology drip irrigation system, it helps save water, water penetrates deeply, and at the same time maintains uniform moisture in the cultivated soil layer. The automatic fertilizer injection system helps to evenly distribute fertilizer to each root, saving costs, contributing to increasing crop productivity.
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| To effectively control, in addition to planting on the ground, the cooperative also plants using the method of planting in pots of coconut pulp mixed with fertilizer. Tomatoes take about 2 months from planting to harvest. Photo: Minh Hanh |
It is known that during the preparation for planting the new melon crop, the cooperative has planted local tomatoes, which will be harvested after two months. Planting in a greenhouse combined with a drip irrigation system will produce clean products, ensuring food hygiene and safety.
In addition, the cooperative is currently growing 1.7 hectares of vegetables such as cabbage, kohlrabi, and eggplant according to VietGAP standards to serve the demand for clean products during the Lunar New Year.
