Brrr! It’s getting chilly in China! ❄️ A big cold wave swept across the country, and farmers are coming up with clever ways to keep their fruits and veggies warm.
Keeping Pitayas Toasty in Jiangsu Province 🍓🔥
In Jiangsu Province, farmers who grow pitayas (also known as dragon fruits) are super smart! With temperatures dropping to just 3-4 degrees Celsius, they put warm quilts over their greenhouses. They’ve also set up 32 diesel heaters to keep the plants cozy. And guess what? They use smartphones to check the temperature and humidity inside. That way, the pitayas stay happy in their favorite temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius!
Helpful Tips from Experts in Shandong Province 🧑🌾💡
In Shandong Province, agricultural experts are lending a hand. They’re visiting farms to give helpful advice. When it gets close to zero degrees, they tell farmers to lower the protective covers over their plants. On dark and rainy days, they suggest turning on extra lights to help the veggies grow. This is super important in Lanling County, where they grow over 5 million tonnes of vegetables every year!
Cold-Resistant Veggies in Hunan Province 🥬❄️
Meanwhile, in Hunan Province, farmers are planting veggies that don’t mind the cold, like Chinese flowering cabbage and kale. They cover the ground with special films to keep it warm, control moisture, and stop pesky weeds from growing. Smart, right?
Good News! 🌤️ By Wednesday morning, the cold wave had passed, and the weather warnings were lifted. The farmers’ hard work paid off!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
