(Baonghean.vn) - People in the border area of Nam Can commune, Ky Son district are in the peanut harvest season. Planted on the top of a towering mountain, peanuts grow naturally, have firm seeds and are free of pests and diseases.
In this remote area, peanuts are grown by people on high mountain tops, in production areas far from their residences. In the photo: Khanh Thanh village, Nam Can commune, is home to the Khmu ethnic group, including 74 households, 410 people, located about 4km from the commune center, with very difficult roads. The peanut fields of the people are located quite far from the village center, with a total area of about 6 hectares. Photo: Hoai Thu. Photo: Hoai ThuPeanuts grown on the mountain top in Nam Can are guaranteed to be clean, because from planting to harvesting, people do not use any fertilizers or pesticides. Photo: Hoai ThuPeople in Khanh Thanh village, Nam Can commune said that it takes about 100 days from sowing to harvesting peanuts. After weeding, the peanuts are left to grow naturally and wait for harvest. Photo: Khanh LyThe peanut fields are at an altitude of about 800m above sea level, located on mountain peaks and steep slopes, with sandy clay soil suitable for this type of plant. "Every year, the peanut harvest brings my family an income of about 16-20 million VND, it is the main source of income for my family" - said Ms. Moong Thi Minh, Khanh Thanh village. Photo: Dao ThoGrown on high mountains, peanuts are firm and sweet, with a yield of about 4-5 quintals/ha. Photo: Hoai ThuThe entire Nam Can commune has about 15 hectares of peanuts, yielding about 74 tons each year. In the photo: Leaders of the Nam Can Commune People's Committee survey and grasp the production situation of Khanh Thanh villagers. Photo: Dao ThoPeople's joy during the peanut harvest. Photo: Dao ThoAfter harvesting, Nam Can people dry them for sale. Fresh peanuts are sold at 15,000 VND/kg, dried peanuts are 20,000 - 22,000 VND/kg, bringing a good income to the people here, especially in the context of Nam Can's failed rice crop this year. Photo: Hoai Thu
