(Baonghean.vn) - From 10 hectares of ineffective rice land, farmers in Quynh Hoa commune (Quynh Luu) have converted to growing spices and vegetables and confirmed economic efficiency, earning an income of over 2 billion VND/year.
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| Mr. Tran Van Dung - Chairman of Quynh Hoa Commune People's Committee said: The whole commune currently has 2 hamlets growing spice vegetables with over 70 households participating in growing. Previously, this land was ineffective in growing rice due to lack of water for production, so the district supported 100 million VND for people to convert. Currently, the district is planning to support an additional 50 million VND to bring electricity to the fields to serve people's production. According to income statistics, revenue from producing spice vegetables is over 2 billion VND/year. |
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| In 2013, with 10 hectares of ineffective land, people in hamlets 6 and 7, Quynh Hoa commune converted to growing herbs with an area of 10 hectares. After the conversion, people planted herbs such as: coriander, Vietnamese balm, Vietnamese coriander, basil, fish mint... In the photo:Basil is carefully bundled before being imported to traders. |
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| Herbs and spices are ready for consumption. |
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| According to the experience of households growing coriander, for the plant to grow well, in addition to preparing the soil, fertilizing, and ensuring water source, the most important step is to make a trellis to avoid the sun. |
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| Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhung, who grows nearly 2 sao of herbs, happily said: Since switching to growing herbs, her family's income has increased. Each year, she earns over 70 million VND, even though this is a side job. |
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| Currently, people grow herbs and spices mainly to sell to retail markets in and outside the district. Although the quantity of vegetables is small, they have high value. Currently, coriander is sold in the field for 300-400 VND/bunch, Vietnamese balm is 200 VND/bunch, and celery is 6,000 VND/bunch. Currently, these vegetables are sold by traders in the market for 2-3 times higher. |
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| Herbs are now present in most dishes such as eel porridge, vermicelli, pho. When preparing dishes, combining them with herbs will make the dish more attractive. |
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