Passion fruits inject vitality into rural development in Xifeng

The passion fruits in Qingshan Miao ethnic township are about to ripen. [Photo/WeChat account of Xifeng county]

In recent years, Qingshan Miao ethnic township in Xifeng county, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has been engaged in planting passion fruit, and this September the township is expected to welcome another bumper harvest.

In the passion fruit garden of the township's Maluyan village, the fruit is hanging like lanterns from the lush vines. Villagers appear happy as they carefully prune and pick leaves from the fruit trees.

"This is my first year planting passion fruit. Although the recent weather has reduced the yield somewhat, I can still earn a considerable amount. It's estimated to bring in about 100,000 yuan ($13,830)," said Chen Guangming, a local fruit grower. "Next year, I plan to dedicate a field to planting a sweeter variety and see how it goes. If the harvest is good, I'll promote it so that all the villagers can benefit from the fruit!"

Throughout the cultivation process, the farmers adhere to green and ecological principles, using organic fertilizers, avoiding herbicides, and refraining from using highly-toxic or high-residue pesticides. This ensures the quality and safety of the passion fruit.