(Baonghean.vn) - Yen Thanh is also one of the localities recognized by the Intellectual Property Office for the geographical indication of Vinh oranges. However, compared to other districts, the orange growing area of the rice countryside is quite modest at about 150 hectares. What makes Vinh oranges famous in Yen Thanh is the quality of the oranges with a golden color, rich sweetness, and a warm, unmistakable aroma.
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| Currently, Yen Thanh district has about 150 hectares of oranges. Currently, Yen Thanh district has about 150 hectares of oranges concentrated in two semi-mountainous communes: Minh Thanh and Dong Thanh. Of which, Dong Thanh commune has an area of about 100 hectares, Minh Thanh commune about 50 hectares. |
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| With the characteristics of the microclimate and semi-mountainous soil, a "famous" orange variety is created that can only be found in the two communes of Minh Thanh and Dong Thanh. |
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| Vinh oranges in Yen Thanh have been grown for a long time with the lemon orange variety belonging to the Van Du orange line and are a native orange variety here. |
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| Yen Thanh oranges have the characteristics of medium fruit, when ripe they have a golden yellow color, warm aroma, rich sweet taste. This is the reason why Yen Thanh oranges are not enough to supply the market demand. |
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| Unlike other localities that share the geographical indication of Vinh oranges, orange trees in Yen Thanh are quite short and have small trunks, but the quantity of fruit is not inferior. |
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| According to orange growers, there are orange trees here worth over 10 million VND based on the amount of fruit. |
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| At this time, many traders come to orange gardens to discuss purchasing. The suggested selling price is up to 45,000 VND/kg. |
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| Based on market demand and orange yield, some plots can achieve revenue of nearly 1 billion VND/ha. |
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| In about 20 days, Yen Thanh oranges will be ripe and officially enter harvest season. |
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| According to the plan, Yen Thanh district will limit the maximum area for orange trees to 300 - 350 hectares, and will only be allowed to grow them in areas with specific microclimates and soil conditions such as Minh Thanh and Dong Thanh communes. This is to maintain and protect the special quality of this agricultural product. |
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