(Baonghean.vn) - The alluvial land along Lam River in the South, especially Nam Tan Commune (Nam Dan), is growing watermelon, bringing high income to farmers.
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This spring-summer crop, Nam Tan commune planted 106 hectares of watermelon; on average, each sao brought in an income of 5 - 6 million VND, after deducting expenses, the profit was nearly 3 million VND/sao; each hectare earned about 60 million VND/crop. |
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| Each fruit weighs from 3-4kg; the price of melons sold in the field is 7,000-9,000 VND/kg. |
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| After harvesting, farmers can sell the products right in the field to traders. |
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| Some households sell retail along the road or in markets in the district and Vinh city. |
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After harvesting this crop of melons, people already have another crop of melons for the next season. |
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| In about 4-5 weeks, this batch of melons will continue to give farmers a new harvest. |
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| Watermelon variety suitable for sandy alluvial soil, produces large, sweet fruit. |
Thu Huong - Thanh Le
