Mong people in border areas are excited about the "life-changing tree"
(Baonghean.vn) - Passion fruit has been "destined" with the Mong people in Huoi Co village, Nhon Mai commune, Tuong Duong district since 2016. This "life-changing tree" has been bringing high income to people who only know rice and corn on the fields all year round.
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| With a total area of 42 hectares, since 2016, passion fruit trees have gradually covered the mountain slopes at Huoi Co peak. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| . From mid-June to August every year is the time when the Mong people in Huoi Co harvest passion fruit. Currently, 28 out of 46 households in Huoi Co village participate in growing this short-term fruit tree. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Suitable for natural conditions, and with the enthusiastic help of functional sectors in tree care techniques, passion fruit trees in Huoi Co village have high productivity. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Mong children take advantage of their summer vacation to help their families harvest passion fruit. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Currently, the average selling price of passion fruit in the village is more than 10,000 VND/kg. "If the fruit is beautiful, it will be sold for 20,000 VND/kg. Although the harvest season has not ended, many families have earned more than 50 million VND" - Mr. Va Khua Do, Head of Huoi Co village said. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Because the road to the village is still difficult, the passion fruit is packaged and transported by motorbike to National Highway 16 for the company. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Thanks to the dedicated guidance of agricultural staff, the people of Huoi Co village have learned to regularly check their plants to have timely treatment plans for this plant species that is susceptible to pests and diseases. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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| With passion fruit trees, fungal disease at the base of the tree is the most dangerous "enemy", so people always have to dig up the base of the tree to check. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The area of passion fruit trees is rapidly expanding, and the number of people participating in planting the "life-changing" Huoi Co tree is also increasing every year. Photo: Ho Phuong |
