Economy

Growing guava at the foot of Tien mountain in Nghia Dan, each year yields nearly 200 million VND/ha

Nguyen Nguyen • November 20, 2024 15:50

There are nearly 150 hectares of guava in Nghia Son commune, planted at the foot of Tien mountain. This season, guava here is ordered by customers from many regions across the country. This is the key guava growing area of Nghia Dan district.

Mr. Nguyen Van Danh - Head of the OCOP guava growing group in Nghia Son commune (Nghia Dan) talks about growing and harvesting guava. Clip: Nguyen Nguyen

kiểm tra ôi — The guava growing area in Nghia Son commune, Nghia Dan district has nearly 150 hectares. This crop is harvested year-round. Most of the area is planted at the foot of Tien mountain with quality highly appreciated by consumers. Mr. Nguyen Huu Quy - Party Secretary, Chairman of Nghia Son commune People's Committee said that each hectare of guava in the commune brings in an income of about 180 - 200 million VND/year, typically many households take good care of it and harvest 250 million VND/ha/year. Guava trees are planted once and harvested for many years. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen

ổi NSon — People in Nghia Son commune established a guava growing association to exchange experiences in growing and caring for the product to achieve quality. Mr. Nguyen Van Danh - Head of the OCOP guava growing association in Nghia Son commune said that guava here is ordered by customers in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Saigon... In the photo, leaders of Nghia Son commune visit the guava garden in the area. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen

Guavas in Nghia Son are covered with two layers of protection against pests and diseases, ensuring product safety. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen

Guavas in Nghia Son commune are certified as 3-star OCOP products and are popular in the market for their crunchy, sweet quality. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen

To ensure yield and quality, all guava growers in Nghia Son commune invest in automatic irrigation systems. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen

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The whole Nghia Dan district has 26 OCOP products ranked 3, 4 stars. Nghia Son commune alone has 3 products. OCOP product producers in Nghia Dan focus on investing in production to ensure productivity and quality. At the same time, they innovate packaging, labeling, product promotion, and successfully build brands. Guava is a product highly appreciated by consumers with nearly 700 hectares.