Chinanews.com, Guangzhou, December 29th (Wang Jian Xiao Huijin) On the 29th, Guangzhou was sunny.
In the horse peach blossom field of Dolomite in the city, thousands of peach trees are full of buds and branches. Looking around, you can occasionally find three or five peach blossoms quietly blooming.
There is less than a month until the Lunar New Year, and it is time for Shima peach blossoms to be on the market again.
The reporter learned from the Shima Peach Blossom Base in Junhe Street, Baiyun District, that many flower farmers said that the market for small peach blossoms is good this year, and the wholesale price has risen, while the big peach blossoms are temporarily "waiting for the boudoir".
In the Shima Peach Blossom Base, the flower farmers took the time to trim the peach trees.
Photo by Tan Zhafeng
In the Shima peach blossom field, Master Li, a flower farmer, is planting a 4-meter-high large peach blossom. He said that the large peach blossoms were mainly sold to markets inside and outside the province in the past, but this year due to the impact of the epidemic, it may have an impact on orders and logistics. Sales are still not optimistic, but Xiaotaohua has already sold out, and the overall market is doing well.
"I have planted hundreds of peach blossoms this year, among which small peach blossoms such as one-year flowers and dwarf flowers have been sold out. The main reason is that there are few annual flowers and the market is in short supply. The wholesale price has risen to 70-80 yuan/ In previous years, it was 50-60 yuan per tree." Master Li said.
Placing peach blossoms during the Chinese New Year has the meaning of showing great ambitions.
As one of the largest peach blossom planting bases in Guangzhou, the Shima peach blossom with a history of more than 300 years has a planting area of more than 1,000 mu. It is widely welcomed by the public because of its large flowers, bright colors, and double petals. broadcast overseas.
According to Li Zhiyu, the person in charge of the Shima Peach Blossom Professional Cooperative, there are about 160,000 peach blossoms on the market this year. The short-legged peach blossoms are very popular every year, and almost 90% of them are sold as soon as they are listed.
The one-year flowers are also purchased by wholesalers in landscaping in advance, and 70% to 80% of them have been ordered.
Compared with the current living environment, small peach blossoms are more popular among young people. Families can put them on the balcony for viewing and decoration without taking up space.
In addition to traditional peach blossoms, potted peaches are also grown in the Shima Peach Blossom Base.
Photo by Tan Zhafeng
In addition to the traditional peach blossoms, a small amount of potted peaches are also planted in the Shima Peach Blossom Base.
Uncle Li, a flower farmer, has been planting potted peaches for nearly 10 years since he retired, with a total of about 1,000 trees, large and small.
"Choosing peaches in a pot depends on personal preference. Generally, old branches are good, and green branches are less popular. It is expected that the price this year will be the same as in previous years, ranging from 200 yuan per pot to 2000 yuan per pot, mainly depending on the market. "Uncle Li said frankly that although potted peaches are not as popular as peach blossoms, potted peaches have a longer flowering period and can bloom and bear fruit for a long time.
The peak season is approaching, and flower farmers are hurrying to do the final pruning work.
The Shima Peach Blossom Professional Cooperative is also actively connecting sales channels to drive flower farmers to sell their products at a good price this year.
Li Zhiyu said that in the future, the cooperative will use a combination of online and offline methods to promote peach blossom sales through multiple platforms.
It is estimated that 10-15 days before the Spring Festival will be the peak season for listing. Citizens and friends are welcome to visit and purchase peach blossom fields.
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