Source: Bnews.vn
USAAlthough, as a new agricultural plant, which has been deployed in recent years in Quang Tri, passion fruit has affirmed its new position on the map of producing agricultural crops of economic value. high in the area.
As a tree suitable to the local soil, climate and soil, passion fruit varieties are grown well, with high yield and quality, meeting export standards to the fastidious market in Vietnam. some European countries.
In particular, through the cooperation with Northwestern Nafoods Joint Stock Company to implement the project of linking and developing passion fruit production areas for export since 2018, Quang Tri province has so far planted more than 100 hectares of lemons. climbing in localities: Huong Hoa, Vinh Linh, Cam Lo, Gio Linh…
On average, passion fruit trees harvest 2 crops per year, yielding 17-20 tons/ha. In particular, if properly cared for, people will have to replant a new lemon tree after 3 years.
Currently, passion fruit tree confirms high economic efficiency when it achieves revenue from 250-300 million VND/ha/year, after deducting expenses for income over 150-180 million VND/ha.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Tam, Deputy Director of the Sub-Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection of Quang Tri province, said that in order for passion fruit trees to develop sustainably in the near future, the agricultural sector is conducting research and selecting suitable ministries. New passion fruit varieties have the best adaptability and resistance to pests and diseases for people to grow in the area.
Along with that, the provincial agricultural sector strengthens propaganda to farmers to fulfill their commitments with signed enterprises to avoid selling to the market when high prices break their commitments.
In the coming time, the agricultural sector will step up and guide people to convert the areas of crops that do not have high economic efficiency with suitable conditions to grow passion fruit trees.
As a new type of agricultural plant deployed in the hilly areas of Quang Tri province, but with its economic efficiency, it has opened up a new prospect for the replication and development of passion fruit.
Present at the passion fruit garden during the harvest period of Mr. Nguyen Dang Huong’s family, Vinh Thuy commune, Vinh Linh district, looking at the round, succulent passion fruits, proved the right decision when converting the planting area first. there to plant his passion fruit tree.
Mr. Huong shared that in the past, his family planted rubber, but the harsh climatic conditions caused a lot of breakage along with the low price, making the family unable to afford to take care of and maintain this tree. .
Seeing that people in the commune converted to effective passion fruit trees, he also started to grow passion fruit trees from 2020.
“In the process of growing, I found that this is a plant suitable for the soil and climate of this region, the tree branching, flowering, and fruiting grows very well, the rate of fruit reaching grade 1 is high. Up to now, the economic efficiency has been quite high, especially the output is reasonably purchased, which makes our people very happy and excited”, Mr. Huong said.
Vinh Thuy commune started planting passion fruit trees from August 2019 with 7 participating households so far, there have been 15 participating households with a total area of over 10 hectares. In order to ensure stable output for passion fruit, the locality has also strengthened close cooperation with businesses purchasing for people. In the area, there is a preliminary processing workshop of Tay Vinh Linh Agricultural Cooperative to buy and handle initially.
Ms. Le Thi Thu Hanh, Chairwoman of Vinh Thuy Commune, said that this year’s passion fruit crop in the commune was good, and the price was higher than the average price of 5,000-6,000 VND/kg. Average price of grade 1 is from 35,000-38,000 VND/kg, grade 2 average price is 15,000-17,000 VND/kg…
For type 1 and 2 passion fruit, the whole fruit is purchased, the remaining types are frozen and then sold at the factory. In the area, passion fruit trees have really contributed to changing people’s lives.
“In the coming time, the Commune People’s Committee will continue to guide people to continue converting low-efficient tree areas to passion fruit trees, as well as coordinate with relevant units, departments and branches to open training classes. provide technical and technology training for people,” said Ms. Le Thi Thu Hanh.
