Dragon fruit harvest season in Yen Phu commune

In the early days of October, people in Yen Phu commune harvest dragon fruits in the bustling atmosphere. In recent years, red dragon fruit has become a key crop, helping local farmers to escape poverty.

To improve the quality and value of dragon fruit, farmers in Yen Phu have proactively applied science and technology in production and cultivated the fruit under organic and VietGAP standards. Red dragon fruit is grown in concentrated areas of the commune, producing fresh and juicy yields. Therefore, Yen Phu is considered the dragon fruit capital of Tuyen Quang province.

The commune has 52 hectares of red dragon fruit, mostly in the hamlets of 1 Minh Phu, 1A Thong Nhat, 3 Minh Phu, and Km 61. The selling price of red dragon fruit ranges from VND15,000 to VND30,000 per kilogram, creating a stable income for local people.

During the harvest season, the hills of Yen Phu Commune are blanketed in the red hue of dragon fruit.

White dragon flowers bloom in the morning sun, signaling a bumper harvest.

Farmers pick dragon fruits in the morning and take them to the collection point.

The plump, red-fleshed dragon fruit is the crystallization of sunshine, wind, and the growers’ hard work.

After harvesting, the fresh fruit is transported to collection points for sorting and distribution.

Mr. Do Van Hung – a pioneer in VietGAP dragon fruit cultivation – shared that his family owns 7 hectares of dragon fruit grown under VietGAP standards, including over one hectare equipped with an automatic irrigation system.

The dragon fruit season creates regular jobs for 10 to 15 local workers, contributing to higher incomes and better livelihoods for the community.

Dragon fruit is carefully selected and sorted, then packed in cartons according to VietGAP standards to ensure quantity and quality before reaching the market.

Boxes of dragon fruit are transported to other provinces, carrying the faith and aspiration for Yen Phu’s rise.

Thanks to the vibrant dragon fruit farms, the appearance of Yen Phu has transformed.

Nhu Quynh