Highland farmers turn over rocks to grow clean vegetables
Thanh Phuc - Hoai Thu•December 31, 2023 09:36
(Baonghean.vn) - On the mountain tops thousands of meters above sea level, plots of land lie between large rocks, fields are full of small rocks... But with diligence and hard work, people still plow the land, turn over rocks to grow clean vegetables to supply the market, bringing in a stable income.
Decades ago, the people of Na Luong 1 village (Huu Kiem commune, Ky Son district) crossed the high mountains to Khe Nhinh peak to reclaim land for rice cultivation. However, growing rice only once a year did not bring high economic efficiency. By 2015, the pilot model of growing clean vegetables in Ky Son district had opened up a new direction for the people. Photo: Thanh PhucThe terrain here is rugged, with steep slopes and small terraced fields nestled between large rocks; the fields are littered with small rocks. Photo: Hoai ThuIn return, Khe Nhinh and Khe Cum provide abundant water sources for irrigation of lush vegetable gardens. Photo: Thanh PhucKhe Nhinh Valley is located between high mountains, the climate is cool all year round, the average annual temperature ranges from 20-21 degrees Celsius, very suitable for growing vegetables. The vegetable fields are green and lush all year round. Photo: Thanh PhucAccording to statistics, the entire Khe Nhinh area currently has 16.2 hectares of 18 households participating in growing clean vegetables. The smallest household grows 0.5 hectares, the largest up to nearly 2 hectares. Each season, Khe Nhinh clean vegetables supply hundreds of tons to the market. In the winter-spring crop, there are white cucumbers, kohlrabi, cabbage, and Mong cabbage; in the summer-autumn crop, there are cantaloupe, watermelon, squash, etc. Photo: Hoai ThuLocal specialty vegetables: Chinese broccoli, Mong cabbage, water spinach, white cucumbers, etc. are very popular in the market. Photo: Hoai ThuIn addition, people also plant cold-resistant vegetable varieties such as kohlrabi, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, etc., for high productivity. Photo: Thanh PhucVegetable growing in Khe Nhinh follows the principles of safety and organic farming and is in the process of being built according to VietGAP standards. In the photo: Mr. Vi Van Trung's household composts organic fertilizer to fertilize vegetables. Photo: Hoai ThuPeople use biological traps or catch insects for vegetables instead of using pesticides to spray. Photo: Thanh PhucPurely natural farming, favorable soil and climate make Khe Nhinh vegetables green, young, fragrant and sweet, favored by the market; many people come to the place to buy. Photo: Hoai ThuIn the near future, in addition to vegetables, people will experiment with growing perilla plants used to make essential oils; taro; spices, etc. At the same time, they will build and plan more systematic camps to serve experiential tourism. Photo: Thanh Phuc
With a unique micro-climate, Ky Son is currently focusing on promoting the formation of specialized vegetable growing areas in the direction of clean production and organic production. In addition to planning growing areas; supporting seeds, materials and providing scientific and technical guidance, the building of brands and trademarks for Ky Son vegetable products is also emphasized. From there, finding ways to connect outputs, consuming products for people, helping people have sustainable livelihoods, stable incomes, and gradually escape poverty...
Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung, Chairman of Ky Son District People's Committee
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