Con Cuong grows specialty tomatoes in greenhouses
(Baonghean.vn) - Citrus tomatoes are a specialty tomato variety of Nghe An mountainous region that has been grown by Con Cuong people in greenhouses with high productivity, with 6 - 7kg of fruit/tree.
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| After the success of 2 American melon crops, Con Cuong is now growing citrus tomatoes in a greenhouse with an area of 2,000 m2After nearly 3 months of planting and caring according to scientific processes, the tomatoes were harvested with a yield of 6-7 kg of fruit/tree. Photo: Ba Hau |
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| This is a tomato variety that has a sweet and mild sour taste, is aromatic, suitable for the taste of Vietnamese people, and is favored by the market. The success of bringing native plants into greenhouses opens up the direction of restoring and developing local varieties with high productivity. Photo: Ba Hau |
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| Tomatoes are grown in a 4m high greenhouse system, with a dome roof covered with plastic film to protect from the sun and rain; surrounded by white nets to prevent insects and pests from attacking the garden. Tomatoes use an automatic misting irrigation system that saves water and labor time, especially helps keep the humidity in the garden stable, helping plants grow and develop well. When tomatoes are still green, they have round fruit, but when ripe, they begin to split into segments. Photo: Ba Hau |
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| This time, Con Cuong district planted 6,000 tomato plants to serve the tourist season market in Con Cuong and other localities. Photo: Minh Hanh. |
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| Mr. Tran Thanh Binh - Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Con Cuong district said: Vegetable and fruit production in greenhouses does not depend on the weather, so many crops can be grown during the year. Growers can proactively choose the right time to plant seeds without fear of sun or rain damaging the plants. The greenhouse system is invested in, solidly processed, and with special care, without using pesticides, so tomatoes are consumed well. Photo: Minh Hanh |
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| Clean tomato segments with traceability stamps are sold out as soon as they are produced, while also opening up new opportunities to restore native plants for high productivity. Photo: Minh Hanh |
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| The application of science and technology to the production of crops that are highly effective and safe for consumers is being focused on by Con Cuong district. Photo: Ba Hau |
