Over 2,360 yellow apricot trees planted in Son Dong

Updated: 14:38, 15/06/2018

(BGO) – The Division of Agriculture and Rural Development in Son Dong district, Bac Giang province has coordinated with the Center of Flower and Bonsai Researching and Development (under National Research Institute of Vegetable and Fruit) to grow and reproduce the variety of Tay Yen Tu yellow apricot trees under a hi-tech model in Bieng hamlet, An Lac commune.

Illustrative image.

Accordingly, more than 2,360 apricot trees, 40 of which are 5 years old and others are 3 years old, are planted in over 4,000 square meters equipped with drip watering system and camera to record their development and disease inspection. The model is conducted with a total cost of over 500 million VND (21,900 USD).

This variety is a perennial plant in the primitive forest that can live for hundreds of years with good development and few diseases. After the model proves for its result, Son Dong district authority will consider duplicating the tree in the area as well as growing the flower in Tay Yen Tu spiritual ecological tourism complex.

Thoa Xuan