(Baonghean.vn) - Farmers in Nghi Loc district are actively changing the crop structure on the same area of land. And the introduction of glutinous corn for winter cultivation is considered the main crop of Nghi Loc today.
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At this time of year, glutinous corn is in its harvesting season. Glutinous corn not only brings high economic returns to local farmers but is also a specialty when grilled over charcoal during the cold winter months, a treat for diners in Vinh City. |
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| For many years, Nghi Loc sticky corn has been famous in many markets in the province, especially in Vinh City and Cua Lo Town. During the winter season, people mainly intercrop sticky corn with peanuts. Currently, one sao (approximately 1000 square meters) of intercropped peanuts yields 500-700 ears of sticky corn, bringing in an additional 1 to 1.5 million VND from corn sales. In the photo: Ms. Vo Thi Chau (Hamlet 17, Nghi Trung) said: This year, her family has 2 sao of AG 500 sticky corn. This variety yields high productivity, is sticky, and fragrant. Since switching to sticky corn, income per unit area has increased significantly. She earns 4 million VND per season from 2 sao of corn. |
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| The AG 500 glutinous corn variety has uniform, firm, chewy kernels and a sweet, fragrant flavor, making it very popular with customers. Each ear of corn sells for 2,500 - 3,000 VND at the farm. Usually, traders come directly to the fields to select and buy them. Smaller ears of corn are transported by farmers to Vinh to be sold at markets such as Quang Trung, Quan Lau, Vinh Market, Ga Market, etc. |
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| Ms. Nguyen Thi Sen (from Nghi Phong - Nghi Loc) specializes in going directly to the cornfields to select the best and most beautiful ears of corn to transport to Vinh for street vendors to grill for customers. Every year, when the glutinous corn season arrives, she travels alone on her motorbike from one commune to another to find and buy them. |
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| Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet, the owner of a tea and grilled corn stall for over a decade, said that on her busiest days she sells up to 50 grilled corn cobs, each priced at 10,000 VND. |
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| Grilled corn cobs, cooked over hot charcoal, emit an alluring aroma. Especially during the cold winter months, this traditional dish becomes a popular choice for many diners. |
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| In the chilly winter weather, enjoying grilled sticky corn by a warm fire is a blissful experience. |
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