The grapefruit 'capital' of Phuc Trach is bustling during the harvest season

Phuc Trach grapefruit is the main crop of the mountainous district of Huong Khe (Ha Tinh) with a total area of ​​over 2,700 hectares, grown in communes such as: Phuc Trach, Huong Trach, Huong Do, Loc Yen, Gia Pho, Huong Thuy, Huong Giang...

"Capital" of grapefruit Phuc Trach enters harvest season

At this time, people in the "capital" of grapefruit cultivation are entering the harvest season. In recent days, people have been busy harvesting grapefruit to sell to traders. On the roads, vehicles are bustling in and out to buy grapefruit and then distribute it to Ha Tinh province and many other provinces and cities across the country.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tan (43 years old, residing in Huong Dong village, Loc Yen commune, Huong Khe district) said that this year her family planted 100 grapefruit trees with an estimated total yield of about 3,000 fruits, equivalent to about 3 tons. Currently, traders come to the garden to buy at a price of 20,000 - 25,000 VND/fruit, after deducting expenses, the family expects to earn a profit of 40 - 45 million VND.

"This year, due to the prolonged drought, the grapefruits were not as big, but the quality of the grapefruits was sweeter than last year. This year, grapefruits have a good harvest and good prices, so people are very excited," Ms. Tan said happily.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Huong Khe District, the total grapefruit output this year in the district is estimated to reach more than 21,000 tons, with revenue of about 500 billion VND.

Images of Huong Khe district people harvesting Phuc Trach grapefruit recorded by Thanh Nien in recent days:

Phuc Trach grapefruit garden of Huong Khe district people is full of fruit despite the dry weather

At this time, people in Huong Khe district are entering the harvest season of specialty grapefruit after 1 year of care.

This year, due to the prolonged dry weather, the grapefruits are smaller than last year but the quality is higher.

Phuc Trach grapefruit has a geographical indication so traders come to the garden to buy it.

In recent days, people have been busy harvesting grapefruit to sell to traders.

Grapefruits are placed in sacks for easy transportation to consumers.

Grapefruit is transported for consumption in all provinces and cities across the country.

Depending on the quality of the grapefruit, the price will be different, but on average each fruit is sold for 20,000-25,000 VND.

Phuc Trach grapefruit is labeled with origin to be brought to supermarkets and e-commerce platforms.

This year's Phuc Trach grapefruit is assessed to have better quality than previous years.

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