Zhang Zhaoke harvests hydroponic vegetables in a greenhouse on February 12. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
Zhang Zhaoke (right) explains hydroponic vegetable management techniques to workers on Feb. 12. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
Zhang Zhaoke watered vegetable seedlings in a greenhouse on February 12. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
Zhang Zhaoke worked in a greenhouse on February 12. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
On February 12, Zhang Zhaoke inspected the growth of hydroponic vegetables in a greenhouse. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
On February 12, Zhang Zhaoke inspected the growth of vegetable seedlings in a greenhouse. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
Zhang Zhaoke (left) and workers test nutrient solution in a greenhouse on Feb. 12. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
On February 12, Zhang Zhaoke (front) managed vegetable seedlings in a greenhouse. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong
Zhang Zhaoke carries hydroponic vegetables in a greenhouse on February 12. Zhang Zhaoke, 48, is a native of Nanguan Village, Heyang Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. A few years ago, by chance, Lao Zhang came into contact with hydroponic vegetables. "Our farmers grow vegetables on the land, and without the soil, can the vegetables still grow well?" With doubts, Zhang Zhaoke began to try hydroponic vegetable cultivation in his hometown. At first, due to the immature technology, the leaves of the green vegetables often appeared yellow. Reading books, checking information on the Internet, going out to visit and study, Lao Zhang, who did not accept defeat, gradually explored a set of his own planting techniques and became a well-known hydroponic vegetable "soil expert". In June 2020, Zhang Zhaoke invested in the construction of a new type of solar greenhouse, and together with friends, transferred more than 60 acres of land in the local area and began large-scale hydroponic vegetable cultivation. He said that people are paying more and more attention to health, and high-quality green vegetables are not worried about sales. Around the Spring Festival, it is the peak season for vegetable sales, and orders from shopping malls and restaurants are continuous. Lao Zhang also registered a douyin number and filmed a small video of himself managing vegetables, which attracted many fans and contacted Lao Zhang to buy. At present, Zhang Zhaoke has set up his own agricultural technology company. "Green pollution-free is the trend of future agricultural development, and when my technology matures, I plan to transfer more land, set up professional cooperatives, provide planting technology to surrounding farmers free of charge, and lead everyone to develop green and efficient agriculture together and jointly embark on the road to prosperity." Lao Zhang is full of confidence in the future. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Xudong