Vietnam: Growing melon using drip irrigation technology

Published 2021년 2월 5일

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Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, an engineer specialized in fisheries, has been operating a melon farming model in Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province, using drip irrigation technology for three years. He started with a 2,000 m2 membrane house for melon cultivation and has expanded to 5,000 m2, taking advantage of the climate and soil conditions. The melons, which take about 60 days to grow and weigh between 1.2 and 1.6 kg, are naturally pollinated by bees and sold for 35,000 VND/kg. The farm employs over 10 people and uses an automatic drip irrigation system, allowing for multiple crop harvests per year. The organic fertilizers and biomechanical products used reduce production costs and ensure product safety. The cooperative has found success in providing quality, safe, and income-boosting melon products to customers.

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Few people think that from an engineer specialized in fisheries, from the North chose the land in Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province to start a model of growing melon in a membrane house using drip irrigation technology and up to now. has 3 years of love with this land. That is Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, currently Chairman of the Board of Directors, Director of Agricultural Cooperative Tan Phuoc Xanh (Tan Lap 2 commune). Mr. Thanh started his career with a melon model in a greenhouse. Mr. Thanh said that through reference, research and learning from friends in Ben Tre province, he decided to choose Tan Lap 2 commune to invest in growing melon in a greenhouse. Initially, he invested in the construction of 2,000 m2 of membrane houses to grow melon. According to Thanh, melon grown in this land is quite suitable. Except for the rainy season, the water is contaminated with alum and in the last few years, it is affected by drought and salinity. In the remaining seasons, the climate and ...

Source: Vietlinh