Eye-catching garden of 'royal' oranges priced at over 70,000 VND/fruit in Nghe An

QA• January 14, 2022 06:41

(Baonghean.vn) - Near Lunar New Year, each Xa Doai orange in Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district (Nghe An) is sold for 70,000 VND/fruit and is still out of stock.

As Lunar New Year approaches, the gardens of Xa Doai oranges, also known as “royal oranges,” in Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district, are golden yellow and fragrant. According to statistics, there are about 40 households growing Xa Doai oranges in Nghi Dien commune with more than 10,000 trees on an area of 17 hectares. Of which, more than 8 hectares are grown by households on a small scale in their home gardens. Photo: QA

Mr. Pham Minh Tien's family in Phuong Son hamlet, Nghi Dien commune has 80 Xa Doai orange trees, of which 30 have been harvested. This year, the weather is favorable, so the oranges have good yield and quality. It is expected that his garden will have about 4,000 fruits to sell for Tet. Currently, many traders and units have come to place orders. Photo: QA

According to local people, thanks to favorable weather and no storms or floods, this year Xa Doai oranges have a good harvest, with less fruit falling than in previous years. Many orange trees are laden with golden fruit, making everyone admire. Photo: QA

Xa Doai oranges in Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district are considered the most expensive oranges in the Central provinces today. Local people said that the origin of this orange variety comes from Europe, brought to the locality by the French to grow more than 100 years ago. In previous years, Xa Doai oranges in Nghi Dien were sold for 80,000 - 100,000 VND/fruit, however, this year due to the impact of the epidemic, the price will be "softer". According to a survey, the price of Xa Doai oranges is currently 70,000 - 80,000 VND/fruit. Photo: QA

Xa Doai oranges are also called "royal oranges" by locals. What's more special is that only land in Xa Doai can grow this type of orange with its characteristic sweet taste. If the variety is grown elsewhere, it will lose its flavor. Photo: QA

Xa Doai oranges have a smooth, plump outer skin and a mild aroma. When cut open, the orange segments are golden yellow and have an unusually sweet and delicious flavor, making them very popular in the market. Photo: QA

Mr. Tran Nguyen Hoa - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nghi Loc district said that Xa Doai oranges are a valuable agricultural product of the locality, however, due to the increasingly narrowing planting area, the orange output is not enough to supply the market. Every year, the district and the province organize many fairs and seminars to promote the products. In addition, they support people with techniques, attach labels, and stamps to trace the origin to preserve this precious orange variety. In the photo: Xa Doai orange trees are whitewashed by people to prevent pests and insects... Photo: QA