The temperature difference between day and night is too large, and Guanmiao pineapples that ripen early are severely cracked.

(Photo by reporter Wu Junfeng)

[Reporter Wu Junfeng/Tainan Report] Recently, the temperature difference between day and night has been too large, and the "golden diamond" of Tainan Guanmiao pineapples that ripen early and are on the market are prone to cracks. The disaster is considered to be the worst in 20 years. The agricultural reform field recommends the "whole fruit bagging" method To protect against the cold, it is like covering a quilt and wearing a windbreaker, and implementing protective measures.

The Tainan District Agricultural Improvement Center said that in addition to the large temperature difference between day and night, the No. 17 golden diamond fruit is already susceptible to cracking due to the influence of the climate, there are also drastic changes in the humidity and humidity of the environment, and the heavy application of fertilizers for cultivation are all reasons. one.

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The Agricultural Reform Farm believes that golden diamonds have their main production period. Planting them at the most appropriate time can reduce physiological barriers and reduce environmental and climate risks during the growth process. For early-maturing pineapples that are worried about cracking due to large temperature differences, it is recommended to put the whole pineapple in a kraft paper bag. Wrap it up and really achieve the effect of keeping out the cold.

Entrusted by the Tainan City Government, the Guanmiao District Farmers' Association started processing and purchasing today, and more than 3 metric tons of cracked pineapples arrived at the Dazhou Shipping Yard.

Huang Guobin, Director of the Promotion Department of the Farmers Association of Guanmiao District, said that if the temperature difference between day and night exceeds 13 degrees, it is easy to cause cracks and damage to pineapples. Consolidation, transportation and processing are to prevent secondary products from flowing into the market and impacting the price of fresh fruits. The purchase operation will continue until the 24th.

Huang Guobin said that he cooperated with the mobilization of manpower and assisted the municipal government in purchasing, packing them into baskets in batches, sending them to Green Garden Ranch for processing, and making dried fruit or juice according to the cracking and damage of pineapples.

Huang Guobin pointed out that in the past, pineapple fruit cracking usually occurred around the Spring Festival and would not last long. However, this year it has come to late February, and the cold air mass is still reporting. This prolongs the time of the impact of the temperature difference between day and night, causing farmers to suffer more serious disasters.

Guanmiao pineapples are severely cracked. The farmers association started processing and purchasing today. More than 3 tons of cracked pineapples arrived at the Dazhou warehouse on the first day.

(Photo by reporter Wu Junfeng)