(Baonghean.vn) - Nam Dan farmers have just introduced Korean yellow melons for experimental cultivation, a new crop of high value in Uncle Ho's homeland.
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| The Korean melon model is grown in Nam Xuan, invested by Nam Xuan Xanh Cooperative under the form of a new production model in the new countryside. The Cooperative took seeds from Korea, brought them to grow in pots and planted them from April 2017. Photo: Tran Chau |
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| Melons are grown according to a unique technical process and cared for carefully. After completing the apparatus, human resources, and management, the cooperative began to build a nursery, install an irrigation system, and prepare to plant and care for the seeds. Photo: Tran Chau |
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| The land was initially covered with plastic, seeded and installed with an Israeli drip irrigation system. Cooperative Director Nguyen Dac Son said: As a pilot project, the cooperative produces both indoors and outdoors. Cooperative staff compost fish manure to water the plants with drip irrigation water. Therefore, the plants are provided with all organic matter. Photo: Tran Chau |
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| This is an outdoor area, the plants are healthy and grow well. This type of melon can withstand heat well and can be grown year-round. Photo: Tran Chau |
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| After 3 months, the melon was ready for harvest. The melon is yellow, has white stripes, ivory flesh, is cool and sweet. The fruit weighs about 430 - 480 grams. The current market price can reach 100,000 VND/kg. The time from planting to harvesting is about 35 days. Photo: Tran Chau |
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| Korean cantaloupes are produced in Nam Dan. Photo: Tran Chau |
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