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Lychee blossom nectar turns sweet life for villagers in Bac Giang

Thứ Ba, 01/03/2022, 09:25

PSNews - The white lychee flowers are blooming in the hilly orchards of Bac Giang Province. During this time, bee breeders from across the country often bring the insects to those gardens.

ttxvn_mat_ong_1.jpeg -0 — The flock of nearly 300 bees belongs to Mr. Leo Van Bao's family, in Nhap Thanh village, Chu town, Luc Ngan district.

ttxvn_mat_ong_2.jpeg -1 — According to bee breeders, time for bees to collect lychee blossom nectar is much shorter than most other flower species.

ttxvn_mat_ong_3.jpeg -2 — Thus, letting bees sipping lychee nectar could bring the breeders quite good income despite slightly lower economic value.

ttxvn_mat_ong_4.jpeg -3 — By consuming flower nectar, bees not only produce high-quality honey for domestic consumption and exports, but they also bring benefits to lychee growers, including boosting pollination and killing harmful insects.

ttxvn_mat_ong_5.jpeg -4 — Lychee gardens in Hai Duong province are often in full bloom in February and March. During this time, bee breeders from across the country often bring the insects to those gardens.

ttxvn_mat_ong_6.jpeg -5 — Lychee blossom nectar has golden color and the fragrance of lychee flowers. Currently, the price of honey fluctuates from 70.000 to over 100.000 VND/kg, bringing significant income to beekeepers.

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ttxvn_mat_ong_8.jpeg -7 — A beekeeper inspects a bee hive tray that is ready to be harvest.

By An Nhien (Photo: VNA)

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