Strawberry farming offers Gannan boost in economy

gogansu.com | Updated: 2023-01-04

Winter is the harvest season for strawberry. Residents in Xiahe county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province are looking to enjoy some fruit-picking fun as they pay a visit to strawberry greenhouses in Huerkajia Village.

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Strawberries ripen in Xiahe county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province. [Photo/WeChat account Gannanribao]

Growers are busy sorting out ripe fruits. The ground is covered with green vines, and red fruits are seen right under the green leaves.

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The strawberries harvested this year [Photo/WeChat account Gannanribao]

Greenhouses, located about seven kilometers east of downtown of the county, cover more than 28,667 square meters. Currently, over 5,333 hectares of strawberry crops are cultivated in the village.

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People pick up strawberries at a greenhouse in Xiahe county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province. [Photo/WeChat account Gannanribao]

Strawberry seedlings need to be carefully managed and maintained in August, and the fruit-picking period is as long as half a year. The main varieties planted this year are Zhangji strawberries and Hongyan strawberries.