People of Hon Gam hamlet (Ba Cum Nam Commune, Khanh Son District, Khanh Hoa Province) have successfully implemented strawberry planting model in net houses, promising a new direction in planting.
People of Hon Gam hamlet (Ba Cum Nam Commune, Khanh Son District, Khanh Hoa Province) have successfully implemented strawberry planting model in net houses, promising a new direction in planting.
The strawberry planting model was implemented by Mr. Doan Sy Nguyen and two other farmers (in Hon Gam hamlet, Ba Cluster Nam commune) from the end of 2019, using semi-hydroponic method, using drip irrigation system. This is a Japanese strawberry variety, imported by Mr. Nguyen from Son La province. The model has an area of 300m2, with an amount of about 2,500 trees. Strawberry trees are grown entirely with treated coir, on metal framed gutters, lined with canvas; The top layer is covered with pine needles, to help reduce pests and ensure the design and quality of the fruits when harvested. Strawberries begin to produce first batch after more than 1 month of sowing and care. Each round spaced about 3 weeks apart, the harvest will increase gradually after each batch.
According to Nguyen, the fertilizer used to fertilize mulberry trees must be a quality NPK fertilizer, otherwise the flowers will fall out. Especially, irrigation water must be clean, not contaminated with alum. “Currently, I am harvesting the 3rd batch of strawberries, expected to yield more than 20kg. Harvested products are mainly sold to tourists visiting or consuming in the city. Cam Ranh, with a price of 300,000 VND / kg. Japanese-like strawberries taste sweet and sweet, so customers are quite popular. However, due to low output, it is not enough to meet the market demand. In addition, I also provide seedlings to customers, with a price of 15,000 - 40,000 VND / tree. "
Strawberries are a year-round crop, promising to be a farming model that brings high economic benefits to farmers. However, initially, Mr. Nguyen's group also encountered many difficulties due to inexperience. “At the beginning, we also had many difficulties in making the film house. Besides, when newly planted, the mulberry tree also suffered from pests and diseases, we had to go to Dalat to learn from the experience. Currently, the care of mulberry trees has stabilized, ”Mr. Nguyen said.
According to the leader of Ba Clam Nam commune, this place is a land with a harsh climate and difficult production conditions. However, in recent years, many households in the commune have had high incomes thanks to boldly converting inefficient crops into durian, purple sugarcane and green grapefruit. Particularly for the model of strawberry planting in the membrane, although it has only been implemented for more than 2 months, the effect has been quite positive, proved to be adaptable to the climate in Ba Cluster South, contributing to the diversification of products. local agriculture. Currently, there are many people who come to visit, buy fruits and seedlings, as well as learn techniques to implement strawberry planting model in a greenhouse. Therefore, in the coming time, local authorities will promote propaganda to replicate this model in the commune to help people increase their income. “However, in order to implement the model of growing strawberries in a membrane, the initial investment capital is quite large, because the specialized materials for making films must be bought to Dalat or other localities, technically. The farming is quite new to the people. Therefore, people in the commune also want the authorities to pay attention to the initial funding, as well as the science and technology, stable output to implement this model, "said Bui Dat Nguyen - Chairman of Ba Clam Commune People's Committee petitioned.
Mr. Doan Sy Nguyen and his colleagues are learning more about strawberry care techniques to improve productivity, quality and expand the consumption market to continue investing in developing production scale to meet demand. demand of customers, in the long run is to serve tourist visiting delegations.
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