Huaxi launches strawberry picking season

The fourth "Hua Xiao Mei" Strawberry Picking Season was launched at a cultivation base in Jiu'an township of Huaxi district, Guiyang, on March 3.

The fourth "Hua Xiao Mei" Strawberry Picking Season is launched in Huaxi. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The event, which will last until April 30, debuted the 2024 promotional video for the "Hua Xiao Mei" strawberry brand. A total of 37 high-quality strawberry growers were granted the right to use the "Hua Xiao Mei" trademark, and four project agreements were signed on-site, covering the seedlings, base construction, product sales, and product processing cooperation.

Additionally, 10 picking routes related to "agritourism + picking", "agritourism + study tour", "agritourism + health care", and "agritourism + homestay" were launched, enabling visitors to explore beautiful local villages and enjoy picking activities.

Furthermore, various strawberry plantations in Huaxi showcased strawberry seedlings, specialty strawberries, and related processed products, demonstrating the development achievements of the strawberry industry in Huaxi.

In recent years, Huaxi has witnessed the rapid development of its local strawberry industry. So far, the district has planted more than 5,500 mu (366.67 hectares) of strawberry fields, featuring 10 strawberry planting enterprises and over 200 growers. The area's annual output is 7,000 metric tons, which generates an annual output value of 320 million yuan ($44.45 million). Additionally, its brand value is estimated to be worth 492 million yuan.