Experience the fruit-laden organic apple garden in Ha Tinh

Mr. Nguyen Trung Tinh's Taiwanese apple garden with more than 300 trees in Duc Tho (Ha Tinh) is grown according to organic processes, the trees are full of fruit, and has attracted many tourists to experience and buy products.

In 2017, Mr. Nguyen Trung Tinh (in Dai Thanh residential group, Duc Tho town) rented a piece of land of nearly 7,000 ^m2 along the La River alluvial plain from Duc Yen Cooperative to plant the first 150 Taiwanese apple trees and expand to more than 300 trees the following year. Under careful and meticulous care according to technical procedures, up to now, more than 300 apple trees of the family have produced quality products with a characteristic sweet and delicious taste.

Mr. Tinh said: "Taiwanese apple trees are suitable for sandy soil. Each year, the apple garden produces one main crop at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The apple harvest lasts for 2 months, starting from the 12th lunar month to the end of January of the following year. This year, thanks to favorable weather, the apple garden has a high yield, estimated to harvest about 7 tons at the end of the season, about 1.5 tons higher than last year."

At this time, Mr. Tinh’s family’s apple orchard is in the harvest season. He said that in order for the apple trees to grow well and bear fruit in time for Tet, he had to prune the damaged branches from mid-year and prevent too many fruits from setting. In addition, he also paid attention to regulating water, preventing fruit flies and other pests to ensure the productivity of the trees. Thanks to that, Mr. Tinh’s apple orchard not only produces large fruits but also very crispy and sweet.

The plump apples still covered in morning dew are meticulously cared for by Mr. Tinh from the time they are born until harvest.

Because there are many ripe apples at this time and many buyers, Mr. Tinh has mobilized more workers to harvest. He said that the colder the weather, the sweeter the apples are, and they can be stored for 7-10 days without fear of spoilage. Growing apples brings in a higher income and is more effective than many other crops, so in the near future, he will expand the area.

When picking apples, Mr. Tinh’s family must use skillful techniques, picking each fruit individually so as not to affect the whole bunch. With tall trees, the family must use specialized picking tools to avoid breaking branches and crushing the fruit.

Thanks to careful care, Mr. Tinh's family's apple orchard of more than 300 trees grows well, is lush and full of fruit.

In the last days of the year, Mr. Tinh's apple harvesting job is busier, although quite tiring but in return the income is high. Mr. Tinh shared: "Thanks to being grown according to organic standards, without using chemicals, the family's apple garden is being sold for 45 - 50 thousand VND/kg depending on the type. This year, the apple crop is good, the price is good, so the family is very excited".

To have delicious, quality apples, Mr. Tinh always strictly follows the growing process from the beginning. Any damaged fruit will be thoroughly treated to prevent the spread of disease.

It is known that out of more than 300 apple trees of his family, Mr. Tinh has zoned 200 trees to develop experiential tourism. Mr. Tinh said: "Based on the needs of tourists, I have started developing experiential tourism. Currently, I am selling tickets for 40,000 VND/person for each visit. Although it has just opened for sale, many tourists come to support, on weekends there are hundreds of visitors coming to visit and buy at the garden, helping the family have more income".

Tourists come to visit, enjoy apples right in the garden and take beautiful photos next to the lush, green apple garden.

Ms. Ho Thi Dieu Thuy (Duc Tho town) shared: "Coming here, we not only get to enjoy fresh and delicious apples right in the garden but also have the opportunity to capture beautiful moments next to the evenly-lined apple trees. I think this is a new experiential tourism model that needs to be replicated by garden owners in the near future."

Tourists "immerse themselves" in Mr. Tinh's apple garden.

In order to serve the needs of tourists for sightseeing, experience and photography, Mr. Tinh has decorated with peach trees, resting areas... These are the highlights to make tourists love and cherish his family's garden more.

Video: Experience the fruit-laden apple garden in Duc Tho

The apple growing model of Mr. Tinh’s family can develop in a long-term direction. In particular, Mr. Tinh’s bold development of experiential tourism has shown that the added benefits from apple trees are huge. In the coming time, the locality will encourage people to visit, learn and gradually expand, increasing income.

Mr. Nghiem Sy Duc

Vice Chairman of Duc Tho Town People's Committee

Van Chung

Source: https://baohatinh.vn/nong-nghiep/trai-nghiem-vuon-tao-huu-co-triu-qua-o-ha-tinh/260512.htm