(Baonghean.vn) - These days, people in Nghi Huong ward, Cua Lo town are entering the melon harvest season. This is a crop with high economic value, bringing in an income of nearly 200 million VND/ha.
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| Every year, melons are grown twice, the first crop is planted in January and harvested in April, the second crop is planted from early May to July. This year, Nghi Huong ward planted 15 hectares of melons, mainly in blocks 10, 11, and 12. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan said: "Melons give the highest economic efficiency compared to other crops in this area; on average, each sao of melons brings in nearly 10 million VND in revenue, if sold retail at the market, the price will be higher". Photo: Quang An |
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| Each household grows an average of 1-2 sao of melons per crop, very few households grow more than 3 sao because the care requires time and a lot of manpower. Most people have to trim the tops and remove worms by hand because melons cannot tolerate chemicals. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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Currently, the price of melons imported to traders in the field ranges from 6,000 - 10,000 VND/fruit. Retail prices at markets range from 15,000 - 30,000 VND/fruit, depending on size, freshness and weather. According to Nghi Huong ward residents, this year's melon yield is lower than last year due to heavy rain at harvest time, but prices remain stable. Photo: Quang An
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| In addition to wholesale, people also sell melons at retail markets. According to Mr. Nguyen Hong Quang - Head of the Agricultural Extension Department of Nghi Huong Ward: Melon is the crop with the highest economic value in the locality, each hectare of melon brings in an income of about 200 million VND/year, however, this is a crop that requires investment in care and is greatly affected by the weather. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Melon season is also the business season for many traders. Ms. Nga, a melon buyer, said: "Every day I buy about 50 melons, and then distribute them to the markets. The melons here are grown cleanly and have beautiful fruit, so they always attract customers in the summer. Photo: Quang An |
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| Green melons with uncracked skin are often chosen as gifts because they can be preserved longer than those with cracked skin. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Some households still choose to go to Vinh city to sell at higher prices. This is the fruit that many people choose to buy during hot summer days. Photo: Quang An |
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| Not only is it a delicious dish, melon also has many health benefits. According to Oriental medicine, this type of melon is sweet, cool, has the effect of quenching thirst, clearing the air, and diuresis. On hot summer days, eating melon can prevent heatstroke... Photo: Phuong Thuy |
Quang An - Phuong Thuy
