Nghe An: Melon specialty increases in price, strong consumption during holidays

Nguyen Chau• DNUM_ACZAFZCACB 10:00

(Baonghean.vn) - If in previous years, cantaloupe only cost 10,000 - 12,000 VND/kg in the field, this year it has increased to 18,000 VND/kg, and is consumed strongly during the long holidays of April 30 and May 1.

This is the peak time for melon harvest, the melon fields in Dien Chau are always bustling with people. If in previous years, melon yield and quality decreased due to pests, weather... this year, the melons grew better; people were happy with the good harvest and good prices, even though it was a holiday, they were still excited to go to the fields to harvest. Photo: Nguyen Chau

It is known that this year, the yield of melons is about 9 quintals/sao, higher than previous years; therefore, each household has an income of 10 - 12 million VND in this melon crop. This is not a small amount of money for farmers at this time. Photo: Nguyen Chau

According to observations, this year's melons are big, round, have few pests and are sweet, so they are popular in the market. The selling price at the field is 18,000 VND/kg, much higher than the previous crop. If people sell them retail, the price will be even higher. Photo: Nguyen Chau

After being picked, the melons are washed right in the field to remove the sand and dirt, then packed into bags for sale to traders. Photo: Nguyen Chau

Ms. Nguyen Thi Van, a melon trader in Dien Ky commune (Dien Chau) said: "This year's melon harvest coincides with a long holiday, so many restaurants and hotels have contacted us to place orders to serve tourists. Many families returning to their hometowns for the holiday also come to the melon fields to buy large quantities as gifts, so wherever the melons are picked, they are all purchased." Photo: Nguyen Chau

This year, the entire Dien Chau district planted nearly 20 hectares of melons, concentrated in Dien Ky and Dien Hong communes... of which Dien Ky commune has the largest area. According to medicine, melons have relatively high levels of vitamins A, B, C and minerals, which are very good for health. In particular, eating melons beautifies the skin, helps lose weight, and at the same time helps improve memory, is good for the heart, blood pressure... Photo: Nguyen Chau