"Frost beats persimmons as red as fire." There is a custom of eating persimmons in Longdong. Locals firmly believe that only after experiencing the baptism of frost can persimmons be fully ripe and taste more sweet and delicious. It also implies the meaning of "persimmons are smo

"Frost beats persimmons as red as fire." There is a custom of eating persimmons in Longdong area of ​​ frost drops and . Locals firmly believe that only after experiencing the baptism of frost can persimmons be fully ripe and taste more sweet and delicious. It also implies the meaning of "persimmons are smooth and persimmons are happy".

"The autumn wind is cold, and the frost forest is like fire; the fallen leaves are still not over, and stand proudly on the branches." Walking into the Luohan Cave Persimmon Garden in the east of the city of Jingchuan County, the persimmon trees all over the mountains and slopes come into view, and the red persimmons are particularly eye-catching against the backdrop of the remaining leaves.

Walking on the trail in the persimmon garden, he met a farmer brother who was picking persimmons. He sat between the branches, his legs were hard to balance, holding a special wooden fork in his hand, and carefully picked persimmons from the branches four or five meters high, and placed them in a bamboo basket hanging on the branches. His movements are skillful and skillful, but I am a little scared to see them, afraid that the branches can't bear his weight and make any mistakes. While stopping to watch, I quickly pressed this idea and secretly cursed myself about this "crow's mouth".

Although this idea is unlucky, in the early years, the examples of breaking legs and folding their waists due to picking persimmons were heard endlessly. After hearing so much, I felt such a hidden worry in my heart. Whenever I saw someone climbing up a tall persimmon tree, this idea would naturally jump out, which made me feel scared. I can only blame myself for being worried about the fact that I am secretly praying for the villagers who pick persimmons.

Soon, the bamboo basket was filled with persimmons with fists. I helped take the bamboo basket and put it on the tricycle on the side of the road. I started chatting with the older brother who was driving while I was free. Looking at the fruitful results, I thought I was self-righteous and said that this year is a bumper harvest year and there will definitely be a good harvest. But after hearing what this elder brother said, I couldn't be happy. According to him, the yield of persimmons per acre is about 3,000 kilograms, and the costs include seedlings, land rent, manual management costs (planting, weeding, fertilizing, pruning and picking). It is roughly estimated that it will cost nearly 2,000 yuan, and local persimmons are 1 yuan per catty. The cost of removing persimmons by acre will not make much money. This year, there is no major natural disaster . The output has increased by nearly 10% compared with previous years. If exports are smooth or deep processing is carried out, the benefits will be better.

persimmon fruit has a sweet taste and rich nutrition. Its pectin and vitamin C are higher than other similar fruits. It has the effects of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, relieving phlegm, clearing heat and detoxifying, and protecting the heart. In addition, persimmons are also rich in polyphenols substances, which are excellent antioxidants and can help prevent atherosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases .

The persimmon cakes that have been dried and processed retain the original nutrients of persimmons. The meat is mellow and sweet and soft. It is a seasonal delicacy commonly found in the family in autumn and winter, and it is also a good product for relatives and friends.

Due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the characteristic rural tourism of Persimmon Garden in Luohandong Township, Jingchuan County has been much less people coming here for vacations compared with previous years. This elder brother told me with concern.

In the past three years, the new crown epidemic has repeatedly occurred, and the production and life of local people has been greatly affected, and many remote mountain villages around the county town have not been spared. In order to revitalize the rural economy and persimmon industry, while ensuring epidemic prevention and control, Jingchuan County, Pingliang City has introduced a series of measures to benefit the people to help rural tourism and deep processing of persimmon products, which has received positive responses from local people.

The fiery red persimmon stands proudly on the branches of the forest without fear of wind and frost. Its character is exactly the same as that of the men on the ridge land. They are hard-working, persevering, stubborn, honest and simple and simplicity in this land. Faced with the repeated outbreak of the new crown epidemic, they did not wait or rely on it. They expanded product sales online and offline, increased brand effect by improving product quality, and extended the fruit industry chain through deep processing of products. Now the persimmon economy in Luohandong, Jingchuan County, Pingliang City has formed a scale effect, becoming a beautiful brand for farmers to increase their income and become rich in rural areas.

Looking at the harvest, looking at the persimmon trees full of red mountains in front of you, bursts of joy and expectations for the future rose in my heart. I silently muttered in my heart, hoping to successfully fight the epidemic as soon as possible, hope that farmers will increase their output and income, and hope that the country will be prosperous and the people will be healthy.