"what's the value of selling your tomato this year?" more recently, while chatting downstairs, a number of residents began to focus on the income of their own garden. The fruit trees that were used as dotted trees are now the subject of discussion in the neighbourhood. Some even go to the farm market on weekends. There is a sentiment that “all that used to be fresh is what it really means to subsidize the household”
This year's most popular “shaking money tree” is composed mainly of tomatoes, grapes, figs, date trees, cherries, walnuts and plums. These common varieties are not only easy to feed, but also in a family setting. According to publicly available information, the price of self-mining fruit in the peri-urban area is now generally rising, with some categories even 20 to 30 per cent higher than last year。
First, the time line is a planting season every spring, and the first fruits will be harvested by autumn and winter. For example, fresh tomatoes, which just came on the market in september this year, offered about $6 per pound, half as much as supermarkets, but better than taste. Many of the internet users have tanned photos of their harvests, drawing some praise: “don't worry about it, don't worry about it.” grapes and figs, on the other hand, started to be harvested early in july and sold for up to $20。
Expert analysis shows that this wave of “family economy forest” is associated with the recent increase in food safety awareness. “countries by themselves can control the application of pesticides and be more aware of their origin.” mr. Wang, agricultural technician, suggested that newcomers choose varieties that are drought-resistant, such as dates and walnuts, “basically clean of the soil and simple of management”
Not everyone is going well. Citizens have said that their own cherry seedlings died half last year and that “the weather is too dry and inexperienced to water”. Others suffer from pests and pests, and they come down all season with no harvest. In response, senior horticultural enthusiasts shared their experience “to check in advance what types of local climate are suitable, paying more attention to prevention methods, such as regular ventilation and protection against aphids”
If properly managed, a mature plum or date tree can produce twenty-thousand pounds of fresh fruit a year, or about $200-600 in the market. While walnuts have a long life cycle, they have a high unit price of $40-60 per kilogram and are considered a long-term investment option. It has been revealed by traders that this year a number of small-town owners bought their own fruit directly in exchange for daily items, “cost-saving and fresh”。
There are voices of disagreement. Some of the old residents felt that they were trying hard to be nice, preferring to buy ready-made fruit, while others were happy to try to turn the yard into a result park, “even if it was enough for one family to eat”. The head of the community property industry said that there was currently no uniform provision to allow large areas to be planted, but suggested that attention should be paid to beauty and security without affecting the passage of the neighbourhood。
For those who want to try, we can consider the following
1. Selection of locally common and resistant categories
(b) the initial planting of two or three of these plants
3. The spring and autumn seasons are the best time for transplantation
4. Periodic inspection of the health of the leaves and timely consultation with professionals
5. Proper storage or processing after harvest, with added value, such as the sale of fruit sauce or dry goods。
It is noteworthy that policies vary from place to place. Some cities, for example, have specific requirements for the greening of private homes, and if they have to file a declaration, they can check the process in advance. Health standards are also required for the flow of home-grown fruits into the market, and according to media reports, guidance has been put in place to regulate “small-scale home-made sales”。
Turning back, the “shaking the money tree” fever was not a night of red, but a result of lifestyle changes. From the pursuit of convenience to the importance of health, to the exploration of micro-income paths — every step is realistic. Whatever the ultimate gain, for those who like to do it, an extra job, a little more green, will not be lost。
Will the models of these families, small gardens and small orchards, continue to warm up in the future? How can personal interest be balanced with community use of public space? An exchange of views is welcome。
