In recent years, with the popularity of imported cherries, the cultivation of cherries in China has become increasingly hot, and some farmers in Mengzi City have introduced cherry seedlings to become "big cherries". Now, Mengzi people can enjoy picking cherries at their "doorstep" and eat freshly grown cherries.
Right now, it's the ripening season for cherries. In the cherry planting base of Egret Villa in Minghu Town, Mengzi City, clusters of delicate and delicate cherries hang on the branches, which is not only eye-catching, but also mouth-watering. According to Jiang Shiquan, a grower, a total of 30 acres of cherries are planted in the garden.
Jiang Shiquan, a cherry grower, said: "My cherries are varieties introduced from Dalian and Yantai, Shandong, and the varieties are Russia No. 8, Pioneer, Meizao, and Jiahong, which have been planted since 2018 and will officially bear fruit in 2022, and this year is considered to have reached a high yield." ”
As early as 2018, Jiang Shiquan took the lead in introducing cherry planting in Mengzi, and after continuous selection, cultivation and grafting, the current yield of each cherry tree can reach 40 to 50 catties. It is worth mentioning that due to the unique light and heat conditions, the ripening period of the cherries planted is about a month earlier than that planted in the north, and the "freshly baked" cherries can be tasted in Mengzi earlier.
The base is directly picked, and it only takes a few seconds to go from the tip of the tree to the tip of the tongue. Every day, nearly 100 people go to the cherry planting base to experience picking and experience the happiness of "cherry freedom". Tourists say that the freshness, sugar content, color and taste of locally produced cherries are no worse than those imported ones.
Chen Fang, a citizen, said: "Now we can finally eat our local cherries, today I came to the eagle scene to pick, the park is very large, the boss is also very enthusiastic, the environment is very good." These cherries are sweet and sour, and they are also big. ”
From "a few fruits" at the beginning, to today's annual output of nearly 30 tons, and the quality is high, the taste is excellent, Jiang Shiquan has more confidence in planting cherries.
Jiang Shiquan, a cherry grower, said: "With the improvement of planting technology, I plan to drive nearby villagers to plant a large number of cherries, give it a scale, plant it and sell it to other places, and drive tourists to pick it." ”
At present, Jiang Shiquan is actively developing the cherry industry, and plans to use the cherry industry to drive the rural tourism economy and help rural revitalization.
Reporter: Chen Huaying, Chen Wengang
Review: Wang Liping, Li Qing
Editor: Ma Qiuju