In late spring and early summer, melons and fruits are fragrant. At present, the first crop of small cucumbers of Fengjing Real Estate ushered in the early season, and the crisp and refreshing small cucumbers have been favored by the majority of citizens and friends once they are on the market.
Walking into the greenhouse of Shen's Agricultural Products Professional Cooperative in Xingta Village, a unique fragrance of small cucumber comes to the face, which is refreshing. As far as the eye can see, the greenery is abundant, and the round and full cucumbers loom among the vines, and the growth is particularly gratifying. The melon farmers are busy picking and harvesting, and their faces are filled with the joy of a good harvest.
"This batch of small cucumbers began to be sown in December last year, and began to be marketed in early May, with a total of 6 acres of land planted, and the yield per mu was about 2,000 catties." Shen Jianping, the person in charge of the cooperative, told reporters that due to the low temperature and less sunny weather since the beginning of the year, the market period of this year's cucumber is about half a month later than in previous years, but the quality is still "excellent".
The small cucumbers picked are broken with a "click", revealing the tender and juicy melon pulp, which is mouth-watering. It is understood that the cucumber variety planted by Shen Jianping is "Zhemi No. 2", which has a group of loyal customers in the market because of its full fruit shape and unique flavor. "When the cucumber is not yet ripe, there are many old customers who call and send WeChat to book in advance, and now it is the listing period, and the sales are hot, and they are too busy every day." Shen Jianping told reporters that the price of small cucumbers varies according to the size, with the retail price at 7-9 yuan per catty and the wholesale price at 5-7 yuan per catty.
Only with good quality and good taste can small cucumbers retain the "melon-eating masses" for a long time, which is inseparable from Shen Jianping's rich planting experience and meticulous control of the planting process. From sowing seedlings to pruning and pollination, to leaving melons and picking melons, Shen Jianping personally checked every link. "The first thing I do when I get up every morning is to inspect the greenhouse, and control the temperature, humidity and light in the greenhouse according to the growth of the cucumbers, so that each cucumber can get enough nutrients and sunlight." Shen Jianping said.
It is reported that the picking period of small cucumbers is expected to last until early June, in addition, the reporter saw in several other greenhouses of the cooperative, "Little Crown" watermelons, "Honey World" melons have also entered the market period one after another, citizens and friends who like to try fresh can not miss it, whether it is the crisp and refreshing taste of small cucumbers, or the sweet and juicy watermelons and melons, can make the taste buds feel full of happiness and satisfaction in this season.
Correspondents | Huang Xinchen
Edit | Zhang Yiqi (Intern)
Editor-in-charge | Pantene Chen Weiting