Vietnam: Watermelon is grown in a trial in Nghi Xuan, each weight 3-4kg

Published Jul 8, 2021

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VietGAP standard watermelon variety has brought revenue of over 100 million VND/ha for Nghi Xuan farmers in Ha Tinh, Vietnam. The new variety has a higher yield and quality than the previous one, with an average yield of over 30 tons/ha and selling price of 12,000 VND/kg. The trial planting of 4.76 hectares in Hong Phu Agricultural Cooperative resulted in a yield of over 150 tons with an estimated income of over 100 million VND/ha, which is 10-15% higher than the old variety produced by traditional methods. The cooperative plans to expand production with the hope of connecting with businesses to support product consumption in the future.

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With an average yield of over 30 tons/ha and selling price of 12,000 VND/kg, the new watermelon variety produced according to VietGAP standards has brought revenue of more than 100 million VND/ha for Nghi Xuan farmers (Ha Tinh). These days, watermelon growing households belonging to Hong Phu Agricultural Cooperative, Xuan Hong commune, Nghi Xuan district are busy with the harvest. “Thanks to the correct implementation of the process, especially the application of organic fertilizers in the early stages and providing enough water to irrigate the plants, the new watermelon varieties have quite high yields. With the selling price of 12,000 VND/kg, after deducting costs, I got about 70 million VND/ha, much higher than the previous Mai An Tiem watermelon variety" - Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phan, hamlet 7, Xuan Hong commune expressed joy. Share the joy, Ms. Hoang Thi Hoa - member of Hong Phu Cooperative (village 8, Xuan Hong commune) said: "This is also the first year the cooperative grows new ...

Source: Baohatinh