Crispy orange specialty in season, selling price up to 90,000 VND/kg

HA TINH Never before has the price of crispy oranges in Thuong Loc (Can Loc, Ha Tinh) been as high as this year. At the beginning of the season, the price of crispy oranges is currently from 70,000 - 90,000 VND/kg, double the same period last year.

HA TINH Never before has the price of crispy oranges in Thuong Loc (Can Loc, Ha Tinh) been as high as this year. At the beginning of the season, the price of crispy oranges is currently from 70,000 - 90,000 VND/kg, double the same period last year.

Early season oranges are double the price of last year.

In the first days of the 11th lunar month every year, on the hillsides of Thuong Loc commune, Can Loc district (Ha Tinh), orange gardens are bright yellow with ripe oranges and orange growers are rushing to harvest the specialty crispy oranges after a year of care. This year, the crispy orange crop is good, the selling price is high, so orange growers are very excited.

This year, the crunchy orange crop is in full swing and the selling price is high, so orange growers are very excited. Photo: Anh Nguyet.

Mr. Phan Cong Son's family in Nam Phong village (Thuong Loc commune) currently has more than 200 crispy orange trees that have been harvested, this year they are expected to harvest more than 10 tons of fruit. Mr. Son said that the price of crispy oranges has never been as high as this year, it is now the beginning of the season, the price is from 70,000 - 90,000 VND/kg, double that of last year.

According to Mr. Son, the crispy orange tree is resistant to cold, drought, and pests, especially it produces even fruit and does not crack the skin in all harsh weather conditions of the Central region. A crispy orange tree brings in 2-3 times more income than a normal orange tree. Therefore, this year his family has expanded the planting area to 300-500 new crispy orange trees.

On an area of ​​nearly 5 hectares of hill garden, Ms. Bui Thi Thu's family (Thuong Loc commune) has grown many varieties of oranges such as lemon oranges, pomelos... but after experimenting with growing crispy oranges, Ms. Thu realized that this is the orange variety with the highest economic value. Currently, Ms. Thu's garden has more than 400 crispy orange trees that have been harvested, with an annual yield of 15 - 20 tons of fruit.

This year, thanks to favorable weather and organic and safe production, orange productivity increased by more than 20%, while quality also increased. Photo: Anh Nguyet.

According to Ms. Thu, the wholesale price of oranges at the beginning of the season is currently quite high, from 70,000 VND or more, so this time her family has trimmed the ripe fruit, offered it to traders, and saved the rest for the Lunar New Year because the selling price will be even higher. Ms. Thu said that this year, thanks to favorable weather, along with organic and safe production, the orange yield increased by about 20%, and the quality also increased, after deducting expenses, her family estimated to earn nearly 1 billion VND.

"4 star cam" with sky high price

When mentioning Thuong Loc crispy oranges, we cannot help but mention Tra Son Cooperative with Xuan Hoa crispy orange products that meet 4-star OCOP standards.

At this time, Tra Son Cooperative sells 2-3 tons of crispy oranges to the market every day at 90,000 VND/kg. Photo: Anh Nguyet.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hoa, Director of Tra Son Cooperative, said that the Cooperative currently has 12 members with an area of ​​over 15 hectares of oranges meeting 4-star OCOP standards. In addition, it also cooperates in production and consumption with 69 households growing oranges in communes in Tra Son (Can Loc district) with an area of ​​over 100 hectares. Each year, the Cooperative supplies the market with more than 500 tons of crispy oranges. At this time, the Cooperative sells 2-3 tons of crispy oranges to the market every day at a price of 90,000 VND/kg. During the New Year, the expected selling price is 120,000 VND/kg and during the Lunar New Year, the price can reach 150,000 VND/kg.

Talking about the production process and building the Xuan Hoa crispy orange brand to stand firmly in the market with a selling price much higher than other types of oranges, Mr. Hoa excitedly shared: "To have clean products, our Cooperative produces according to a 100% organic process, using only microbial fertilizers, composted manure, and biological insecticides.

Once the oranges are ripe enough, they are harvested, then washed with ozone to remove impurities and washed with Can Loc rice wine one last time before being packed and delivered to customers. Thanks to that, Xuan Hoa crispy oranges have a characteristic aroma, deliciousness, and sweetness that other types of oranges do not have.

After harvesting, the oranges are washed with ozone by Tra Son Cooperative to remove impurities and washed with Can Loc rice wine one last time before being packed and delivered to customers. Photo: Anh Nguyet.

Ms. Phan Thi Hien, a long-time orange grower in Thuong Loc commune, said that crispy oranges are spherical, have smooth skin, are smaller than oranges and lemons, and when ripe, have a bright yellow skin. Crispy oranges weigh an average of 250 - 350gr/fruit. In particular, when ripe, oranges have a rich, sweet taste and a very attractive aroma. When eaten, they feel cool and crispy. In addition, crispy oranges are juicy, have few seeds, little fiber, and the pulp and juice are both yellow. Famous for its quality, beautiful appearance, and even fruit, Thuong Loc crispy oranges have been chosen as gifts for many years on holidays and Tet.

Ms. Phan Thi Anh Tuyet, who works in Ha Tinh city, said she often chooses to buy crispy oranges as gifts for Tet and for her family to use. Although the price is higher than other types of oranges, the quality is impeccable.

Crispy oranges are spherical, have smooth skin, are smaller than oranges and lemons, and have bright yellow skin when ripe. Crispy oranges weigh an average of 250 - 350gr/fruit. Photo: Anh Nguyet.

According to orange growers here, Thuong Loc crispy oranges were grown in Tra Son area (Can Loc district) nearly 20 years ago. Initially, crispy oranges were grown on a small scale, with small quantities and uneven quality. In recent years, realizing the superiority in quality and economic value of crispy oranges, and with the attention and support of all levels and sectors in Ha Tinh, the Thuong Loc crispy orange brand has grown further. The scale of growing Thuong Loc crispy oranges has been expanded much more than before and orange gardens have been invested in more thoroughly in irrigation systems, fertilization and techniques. Therefore, the yield and quality of crispy orange trees have increased significantly.

Famous for its quality, beautiful appearance and even fruit, Thuong Loc crispy oranges are very popular with customers. Photo: Anh Nguyet.

In particular, on January 9, 2017, the Department of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology) issued Decision No. 1016/QD-SHTT dated on granting a certificate of protection for the "Thuong Loc Orange" certification trademark to the People's Committee of Can Loc district. Thanks to that, Thuong Loc crispy oranges have increasingly affirmed their position in the market inside and outside the province.

Mr. Nguyen Hai, Vice Chairman of Thuong Loc Commune People's Committee, said that this year, thanks to favorable weather and people's investment in proper care, the orange yield was high, the whole commune reached nearly 1,900 tons, bringing in tens of billions of VND in economic value. In particular, this year's orange season's purchase price at the beginning of the season was much higher than previous years (oranges and lemons cost 30,000 - 40,000 VND/kg, crispy oranges cost 60,000 - 90,000 VND/kg). This year, oranges had both a good harvest and good prices, so people were very excited. Orange trees have therefore become a crop that helps local people escape poverty, bringing in a good income.

Thuong Loc Commune has about 600 households growing oranges, lemons, and crispy oranges on an area of ​​over 200 hectares, of which the area for growing crispy oranges is over 120 hectares. Photo: Anh Nguyet.

“To encourage and motivate people to plant new and replant oranges, the local government has provided support of 15,000 VND/tree for concentrated planting models of 50 trees or more to consolidate and develop the Thuong Loc orange brand and increase people's income,” emphasized the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thuong Loc commune.

Currently, Thuong Loc commune has about 600 households growing oranges, lemons, and crispy oranges, mainly concentrated in Anh Hung, Thanh My, Nam Phong, and Son Binh villages with an area of ​​over 200 hectares, of which the area for growing crispy oranges is over 120 hectares. This is also one of the localities with the largest orange acreage in Can Loc district.

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