Mr. Hua Huy Dan in Cai Rang ward takes care of his purple butter sapodilla orchard, which is grown according to VietGAP standards.
Mr. Dan said: “Recognizing that the purple butter sapodilla is a fruit tree with high economic value and is suitable for the local soil and climate, in 2019, I renovated my rambutan orchard to plant this type of tree. The initial stages weren't easy. Besides personal experience, I proactively visited and researched effective sapodilla cultivation models both locally and outside the area, taking notes, learning from experience, and gradually applying what I learned to suit the conditions of my own orchard.” Currently, Mr. Dan's 4,000m² purple butter sapodilla orchard is nearly 7 years old. Each harvest yields 6-8 tons of fruit, selling at 50,000 VND/kg, bringing his family an income of over 300 million VND per year.
One of the factors contributing to the high economic efficiency of Mr. Dan's purple butter sapodilla cultivation model is the effective application of techniques to induce off-season flowering and fruiting, allowing for harvesting at times of market scarcity, especially around the Lunar New Year. According to Mr. Dan, purple butter sapodilla is easy to grow, taking about four years from planting to fruiting. However, for sustainable development and high-quality fruit production, growers need to pay attention to raising the embankments, mulching the base of the trees, using organic fertilizers, and pruning branches after each harvest. During cultivation, fertilizers and pesticides must be used in the correct dosage and at the right time; applying double-layer fruit bags (cloth bags and mesh bags) helps to limit pests and fruit flies from affecting quality and yield. Growers should also remember to stop applying fertilizers and pesticides before harvesting to ensure the required waiting period. Using clean irrigation water and prioritizing biological control methods, minimizing the use of pesticides, ensures that star apples are of high quality, delicious, and safe for consumers.
Thanks to adhering to VietGAP standards, the purple butter sapodilla from Mr. Dan's orchard weighs over 500 grams per fruit when harvested, has a deep purple color, thin skin, firm flesh, a sweet and refreshing taste, a buttery aroma, and is free of sticky sap unlike many other sapodilla varieties. With these outstanding advantages, Mr. Dan's family's sapodilla is always in demand from traders and export businesses, who purchase it at a price higher than the market rate.
Not only has he enriched his family, Mr. Dan also participates in the Thoi Hung Fruit Cooperative in Phong Dien commune. He proactively created a Zalo group to share techniques for planting and caring for purple butter sapodilla with the 19 members of the cooperative. Besides enthusiastically sharing his gardening experience, he also plays a key role in connecting with purchasing units and businesses, supporting the guaranteed purchase of the entire sapodilla harvest from the cooperative's members. In addition, Mr. Dan, along with the Cooperative's Board of Directors, organizes staggered harvesting for the farmers, extending from October of the previous year to May of the following year. This helps stabilize production, supply customers and purchasing businesses, and ensure a market for the cooperative's more than 12.9 hectares of sapodilla orchards.
The story of Hứa Huy Dân's success with his purple butter sapodilla trees is a vivid testament to the dynamic spirit of farmers who dare to think, dare to act, boldly apply science and technology, and engage in sustainable production linkages. Through his flexible and innovative farming approach, Dân not only increases the value of his land but also contributes to spreading the spirit of cooperation and joint development of agricultural economy right in his hometown.
Text and photos: MY HOA
Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/-an-nen-lam-ra-tu-cay-vu-sua-bo-tim-a196282.html
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