Nghe An: In harvest season, traders come to the fields to order squash

Dinh Thuy• March 25, 2020 14:44

(Baonghean.vn) - At this time, Nghia Dan farmers are focusing on harvesting green squash and early pumpkin. The estimated area to start harvesting is about 70 hectares. Unlike previous years when output was somewhat difficult, this year, to ensure the supply of goods, traders from many places have come to the fields to deposit large quantities, so farmers are very excited.

Ms. Dang Thi Mai, Binh Nghia hamlet, Nghia Binh commune, Nghia Dan, grows 14 sao of green squash. Up to now, her family has harvested 4 tons of fruit, selling it for 10,000 VND/kg. Ms. Mai shared: With this selling price, farmers like us are very excited, hoping that the price will continue to be stable. This year, the output of squash is also favorable, when preparing to harvest, people have come to ask to buy. When harvesting, cars come to pick it up, so we do not have to spend time transporting it.

Nông dân xã Nghĩa Minh, Nghĩa Đàn thu hoạch bí đỏ. Ảnh: Đinh Thủy

Farmers in Nghia Minh commune, Nghia Dan district harvest pumpkins. Photo: Dinh Thuy

Although the weather is unfavorable, squash plants are susceptible to many pests and diseases, but thanks to many years of experience growing squash of Nghia Dan farmers, the yield of green squash and pumpkin in the district still reaches 20 - 25 tons/ha. This year, squash has a good harvest and good price, so farmers are very excited. Specifically, the price of green squash in the garden is 9,000 - 10,000 VND/kg, the price of pumpkin is 4,000 - 5,000 VND/kg. After deducting costs, each hectare also gives farmers an income of 100 - 150 million VND.

Not only squash but pumpkin is also in the main harvest season. If in previous years the price of this fruit fluctuated from 2,000 - 4,000 VND/kg, this year it has reached 7,000 VND/kg. Like squash, this year the consumption of pumpkin is also very favorable.

Nhờ chăm sóc tốt nên bí xanh Nghĩa Đàn đạt năng suất cũng như chất lượng cao. Ảnh: Đinh Thủy

Thanks to good care, Nghia Dan squash achieves high productivity and quality. Photo: Dinh Thuy

Mr. Quyet, Minh Son hamlet, Nghia Minh commune said: The family has started harvesting pumpkins for sale, traders divide them into two types: young pumpkins and old pumpkins to buy. Pumpkins can be kept for a long time, so there is no need to worry about the fruit spoiling. The productivity and price at this time are favorable for farmers.

Mr. Truc, a pumpkin trader in Quynh Luu district, said: "During pumpkin season, we often go to Nghia Dan to buy. To buy enough pumpkins, we have to go to the pumpkin fields and meet the garden owners to negotiate a purchase. To be sure, we often deposit a small amount of money in advance."

After harvest, traders come to buy squash on the spot. Photo: Dinh Thuy

In recent years, Nghia Dan farmers have converted to growing squash, bringing high economic value. Thanks to the application of science and technology in cultivation, choosing solid, high-quality squash varieties, it has created trust for consumers in and outside the province. This year, farmers are more excited because the squash has a good harvest, good prices, and no need to worry about transporting to find outlets./.