The picture shows workers sorting tomatoes. Photo by Li Hongwei
China News Service, Changzhi, September 26 (Wei Yunxin, Gao Yuqing) In the golden autumn season, 35 solar greenhouses are neatly arranged in Hexi Village, Zhangdian Town, Tunliu District, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, glowing silver in the sunshine. In the shed, newly sown radish seedlings broke through the ground and sprouted, and their tender green branches and leaves spread neatly along the mulch.
The 35 solar greenhouses in Hexi Village cover a total area of 47 acres. Tomatoes are the core crop, and the yield per mu is stable at 13,000 kilograms. Xu Libo, the person in charge of the greenhouse, said that the tomatoes planted in May this year were all harvested and sold out in early August, and the connection between production and sales was smooth. The main product of the greenhouse is "Buniol" fruit tomatoes, which taste sweet and juicy. They are directly supplied to major supermarkets in Taiyuan on an order-by-order basis. The retail price can reach 4 yuan per catty, and demand exceeds supply.
All greenhouses are equipped with precision drip irrigation water and fertilizer integrated equipment, and mulch films are laid to protect moisture and water. Technical experts are arranged to stay in the greenhouses for management and protection. From seedling cultivation, planting and transplanting to field maintenance, disease and pest prevention and control, the whole chain of standardized management is implemented. At the same time, the greenhouse breaks the single sales model, and some tomatoes are processed into ketchup, tomato drinks and other products, extending the industrial chain and increasing added value.
The picture shows a solar greenhouse in Hexi Village, Zhangdian Town, Tunliu District, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. Photo by Li Hongwei
After the tomatoes are harvested, the greenhouses follow the farming rules to scientifically cut crops and cultivate and protect the fields. At present, the yield of radish grown in greenhouses is expected to reach 9,000 kilograms per mu. Xu Libo said: "Land, like people, cannot rest all year round. Only by cutting crops properly and leaving land fallow at the right time can we restore soil fertility, reduce pests and diseases, and lay the foundation for subsequent high-quality and high yields."
While rotating crops and cultivating the land, the greenhouses have planned the industrial layout for autumn and winter: in mid-October, 20 acres of greenhouses will be planted with morels, and the products are mainly sold to Yunnan, Shandong and other places. The growth cycle of morels is five months and is expected to be on the market around March next year. Next year, the greenhouse will also try to introduce a new high-quality variety of "volcano tomatoes" to connect with the high-end markets of Shanghai and Jiangsu. It is expected to sell for 10 yuan per catty and increase planting income.
Characteristic facility agriculture has developed steadily, creating a platform for nearby villagers to find employment and steadily increase income. At present, the greenhouses regularly employ more than 30 villagers from Hexi Village, Zhongcun, Linquan Village and other surrounding villages as workers, with an average monthly income of about 3,000 yuan per person.
The 35 solar greenhouses in Hexi Village cover a total area of 47 acres. Tomatoes are the core crop, with a stable yield of 13,000 kilograms per mu. The advantages of high and stable yields are significant. Photo by Li Hongwei
Villager Zhang Sulan is one of the beneficiaries of industrial development. "I used to work sporadically outside all year round, and my income was unstable; now I am responsible for sorting fruits and vegetables in a greenhouse in front of my home, and I can earn more than 100 yuan a day. The income is stable and worry-free." Zhang Sulan said, "Not only do I get wages from working, but my family also gets income from land transfer. The two incomes combined are more cost-effective than working outside, and I can also take care of my family."
From the hot sales of tomatoes to the preparation of morels for planting, from the scientific rotation of land cultivation to the introduction and upgrading of new varieties, in the greenhouse of Hexi Village, there are harvests in every changing season. The greenhouse industry not only enriches the villagers' pockets, but also lays a more solid industrial foundation for the rural revitalization of Hexi Village. (over)
