Brrr! It's getting chilly in the Chinese mainland, and farmers are gearing up for a frosty battle against Mother Nature. 🥶 This week, the National Meteorological Center issued yellow alerts for snowstorms and cold waves, sending a shiver down the spines of crop growers across the country.
But don't worry, these farmers aren't just sitting around freezing! In east China's Jiangsu Province, pitaya (that's dragon fruit 🐉🍉) growers are bringing their A-game to protect their precious crops. Temperatures have dipped to a brisk 3-4 degrees Celsius, but these innovative farmers have some tricks up their sleeves.
They've wrapped their greenhouses in snug thermal quilts and fired up 32 diesel heaters to keep things toasty. Talk about turning up the heat! 🔥 Plus, they're using smartphones to keep a close eye on temperature and humidity levels, making sure their pitaya trees stay comfy within that sweet spot of 5-35 degrees Celsius.
It's all hands on deck to ensure the fruits flourish despite the frosty conditions. With a mix of traditional methods and cutting-edge tech, these farmers are showing us what resilience looks like. 🙌
So next time you bite into a juicy dragon fruit, remember the lengths these dedicated growers go to bring you the freshest produce, even when it's freezing outside. Stay warm, and cheers to farmers who never let a cold wave stop them! 🥂
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
