In the early 80s, southern ChinaRuralThere was a boom in planting, and people threw themselves into planting a plant known as "".Rose eggplant"The ranks of plants. At that time, it was the early stage of reform and opening up, and urban enterprises were booming, and a large number of themFarmersWorkers go to the city to work. Faced with those left behindRuralVacant land, some villagers began to think about how to beAgricultureGrow back and thrive. So,Rose eggplantThis crop came into being. Zhang Quan, from Putian, Fujian Province, recalls the 80s: "Almost every farmer growsRose eggplantWhether it is hillside land or riverside land, as long as the land is suitable, it is used. "At that time, there was a lot of publicity on television and in the newspapersRose eggplantof medicinal value and good income, a lotFarmersThink of it as a savior out of poverty. A similar situation has also occurred in Guangxi, Guangdong and other provincesRose eggplantPlots can be seen everywhere, and red flowers adorn the fields, bringing visual enjoyment.
WhenRose eggplantThis emerging plant appearsRuralarea, many people are attracted by its beauty and medical effects. This has also brought with it a series of changes and opportunities. The villagers began to use the previously abandoned land for planting, which they were keen onAgricultureactivities, and some people even went to the county town to learn Xi planting techniques. Rose eggplantTheir flowers bloom on the slopes of the hills, and when the flowering season comes, the entire slopes are covered with a sea of red flowers. People are starting to find out, tooRose eggplantIt is rich in protein, fat, vitamin C and other ingredients, which can be used to clear away heat and dampness, brighten the eyes and reduce the eyes, etc., and is highly respected. Many people also like to taste itRose eggplantThe small red fruit, sweet and sour, leaves a good memory.
However, with limited market access and declining purchase pricesRose eggplantThe planting boom gradually cooled down in the late eighties. ManyFarmersChoose to stop planting and instead plant crops that are more economically valuable, such as:BananaswithSugar cane。According to statistics, by the mid-nineties, Fujian, Guangdong and other placesRose eggplantThe planting area has been reduced by more than 60 percent, and in some areas it has even stopped planting altogether. According to the analysis of industry insiders, there are several reasons for this situation. First of all,Rose eggplantThe processing market for medicinal herbs and tea drinks has not expanded at the same time, resulting in overproduction. Secondly,BananasSugar caneand other cash crops were more popular in the same period, making itRose eggplantLost competitiveness. And a few moreFarmersHouseholds have financial considerations and find that they can earn higher incomes by growing other crops, so they choose to give upRose eggplantPlanting.
However, in recent years, with the rapid development of social economy, the market and consumers have become interested in high-quality greenAgricultural productsThe demand is growing day by day. InAgricultural products**Universal** in the background,Rose eggplantIt is also significantly higher than 20 yuan per catty, far more than other vegetables and fruits. Short supply is the main reason for this. Rose eggplantThe planting scale is small, and the situation of short supply has led to **. In addition,Rose eggplantExtracts as antiviral medicinal materials have become more sought-after in the context of the epidemic, and the demand for industrial and food processing enterprises has also increased. This time *** makes someFarmersRegrettably, they hope that they would not give up if they knew that the market prospects were so goodRose eggplantof planting. So, someFarmersReplanting beganRose eggplant, hoping to obtain better economic benefits. Some places** have also seen itAgricultural productsof business opportunities, actively supportedFarmersPromote plantingRose eggplantto provide technical guidance and marketing assistance with planting.
In short,Rose eggplantInRuralThe planting boom originated in the early 80s, but due to market changes and economic considerations, the scale of cultivation gradually decreased. In recent years, with the increase in market demand and ***Rose eggplantGradually, it recovered and became a popular one againAgricultureProducts. This process also reflects the market demandAgricultural productsThe important impact of industrial development.