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Growing basil, a new model on cinnamon land

Xuan Hoang - Quang An DNUM_CJZAJZCACE 07:40

Farmers in Que Phong district grow basil to import for businesses to use as raw materials for pharmaceutical processing. This is a new model that can be widely replicated.

Cây húng quế phát triển khá tốt tại mô hình của gia đình anh Lương Văn Quý. Ảnh: Quang An
Basil plants grow quite well in the model of Mr. Luong Van Quy's family. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Quang Van Quy - Head of the Farmers' Association of Phuong Tien 2 village, Tien Phong commune (Que Phong), is always a pioneer in local movements, especially in developing household economy. Last July, with the support of the Farmers' Association, Mr. Quy implemented a basil planting model with a scale of 2,000m2in the home garden. Up to now, after more than 2 months of care, the tree is ready to harvest.

He said: Implementing the model, the Commune Farmers' Association supported seeds, NPK fertilizers and provided instructions on planting and care techniques. During the care process, it was shown that basil is drought-tolerant, does not need much watering, prefers high ground, is pest-free, and can be grown by many families.

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By mid-September, basil plants are ready to be harvested. Photo: Xuan Hoang

“Currently, basil is ready to be harvested, but due to unfavorable weather, I am waiting a few days, when it is sunny, I will harvest it, and the company will buy it right there. According to the company's instructions, the way to harvest basil is to cut the plant in half, take the upper part and sell it to the company, and keep the lower part, keep the roots, and continue to care for it to grow. Accordingly, one planting can yield 3 harvests before replanting,” Quang Van Quy shared.

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Basil is not only used as a spice but also used to make medicine. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Luong Van Ha - Chairman of Tien Phong Commune Farmers' Association said: The reason why the Commune Farmers' Association implemented the basil planting model is because there is a medicinal herb processing enterprise in Quy Hop district cooperating to plant for raw materials. In the immediate future, the Commune Farmers' Association will implement 2 models at Mr. Luong Van Quy's household in Phuong Tien 2 village and one model in Na Chang resettlement village, with a total area of ​​2,500m2.

Evaluation shows that households grow and care for the plants properly, the plants grow evenly, and have the potential to yield high yields. By mid-September, the basil is ready to be harvested.

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Basil plant in flowering stage. Photo: Quang An

“The first implementation of the model showed that basil is easy to grow on high hills, has a short growth period, and can be harvested after only 2 months. Realizing that this is a crop that does not require much investment capital and can be grown by any family, the Commune Farmers' Association will expand the area to meet the raw material needs of businesses and increase income for farmers,” said Mr. Luong Van Ha.

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Since September 25, basil growers in Que Phong have been harvesting and selling to businesses. Photo: XH

Mr. Luong Van Ha also just said that after the recent storm, the business purchased basil plants at 3,000 VND/kg, with 100m2, people get 70 - 80 kg. However, the next crop will yield higher, because people harvest by cutting the tree horizontally, so the remaining roots will sprout more. At the same time as Tien Phong commune, the Farmers' Association of Chau Kim commune also implemented a basil planting model with an area of ​​800m2.

Mr. Mac Van Tuat - Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Que Phong district said that for a long time, people have mainly grown basil in their home gardens as a spice vegetable, and sold it in small quantities to restaurants and eateries, and the value is not high. However, when businesses sign contracts to grow and consume products, basil will truly become a commodity, creating a source of income for people. If businesses buy at a reasonable and long-term price, the Farmers' Association of the district will direct the farmers' associations of communes to expand the area, in order to take advantage of the available land of households to increase income.

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