Growing dried celery in greenhouses yields high income.

(Baonghean.vn) - Many households in Quynh Luong have achieved high incomes with the model of growing dried water spinach.in the greenhouse.

This is the third time Mr. Ho Trong Hai, from Hamlet 4, Quynh Luong Commune, has continued to grow dried water spinach right in his field. Although this vegetable prefers to live in water or cool temperatures, when cultivated in dry fields and with his careful cultivation, the water spinach thrives and yields high productivity.

A model of dried celery grown in a greenhouse by Mr. Ho Trong Hai's family in Quynh Luong commune (Quynh Luu district). Photo: Viet Hung

Mr. Hai said that his family has 4 sao (approximately 0.4 hectares) of land for commercial vegetable production. After researching several vegetable varieties online, he decided to cultivate dried water spinach on nearly 1 sao of land. Because the vegetable prefers cool weather, he applied a technique of using shade nets for cultivation. After trial planting and successful results, he affirmed that this vegetable variety can be developed and widely grown in the locality.

"The locality has an advantage in producing a variety of commercial vegetables, however, some types are not widely available on the market, so I researched and brought dried celery seeds to cultivate. After two seasons of cultivation, the celery has grown well, and when it's time to harvest, companies have contacted me to buy it all," Mr. Hai said.

Dried celery prefers cool weather, and farmers cultivating it in high-altitude areas have invested in shade nets and automatic sprinkler systems to maintain the growth of this vegetable. Photo: Viet Hung

To grow dried celery at an altitude of 35-37 degrees Celsius, Mr. Hai's family invested tens of millions of dong to buy iron pipe frames, protective netting, and dozens of automatic sprinkler systems. After completing the soil preparation and sowing the seeds, the crop can be harvested after about 50 days.

Currently, Mr. Hai's dried celery garden is beginning to be harvested, yielding 2 tons per sao (approximately 1000 square meters). Because this is a difficult vegetable to grow in the summer, the supply is very scarce; currently, celery sells for 23,000 - 25,000 VND/kg, meaning he expects to earn over 40 million VND per harvest. He can produce celery 3-4 times a year.

Dried celery and other vegetables grown in greenhouses yield better results because they are less susceptible to pests and ensure food safety and hygiene. Photo: Viet Hung

Many households are now using shade nets to grow vegetable varieties that were previously unsuitable due to hot weather. Photo: Viet Hung

In Quynh Luong commune, many households are gradually becoming familiar with the model of growing water spinach in greenhouses, including Mr. Ngo Quang Tien's household, which earns a profit of about 70-80 million VND per year from this vegetable.

According to assessments, dried celery has an economic value 3-4 times higher than other vegetable varieties. To achieve success, many vegetable growers have applied new techniques and production processes to improve efficiency per unit area.

Viet Hung