As dawn breaks, the first rays of sunlight pierce through the mist over the high-efficiency agricultural demonstration park in Gangbu Farm, Haizhou District, Lianyungang. Inside Greenhouse No. 28, warmth fills the air as nearly 20 workers skillfully divide tasks—digging furrows, arranging tulip bulbs, planting, and covering soil—creating a bustling scene that heralds a new chapter in Haizhou's "beautiful economy" this winter.
**From Winter Idleness to Winter Busyness: Agricultural Technology Boosts Efficiency** After lying fallow through the summer, the one-acre Greenhouse No. 28 is now bustling with a new planting cycle. "The fallow period was far from idle—we focused on soil improvement," explained Wei Jiandong, the park manager, while overseeing operations. During the downtime, the greenhouse underwent thorough disinfection and soil enhancement, guided by agricultural experts who fine-tuned pH levels to create an optimal environment for tulip bulbs. "Every inch of soil must yield its maximum potential," he added.
The final batch of tulip bulbs arrived late the previous night, prompting Wei to mobilize workers for immediate processing. Carefully peeling the outer layers to expose tender roots, they soaked the bulbs in a specialized nutrient solution to stimulate germination. "Bulb selection and treatment are critical—they directly impact sprouting rates and growth," Wei emphasized. By dawn, all bulbs were prepped and ready for planting.
**Eight Tulip Varieties Target Lunar New Year Market** This season’s planting features eight classic tulip varieties, including "Little Prince" and "Dynasty," in vibrant hues of red, yellow, pink, and white. These varieties, prized for their vivid colors, long bloom periods, and adaptability, are poised to dominate the Lunar New Year flower market. "From planting to bloom takes about 50 days—we’ve timed it perfectly for peak holiday demand," Wei noted. With rising living standards, ornamental flowers symbolizing prosperity are in high demand.
The demonstration park has seized this opportunity, repurposing winter greenhouses for flower cultivation. This not only supplies premium products to the market but also fuels local income growth through the "beautiful economy."
**Stable Employment Fuels Rural Revitalization** "Before, winters meant idle days at home. Now, working at the farm planting flowers, I earn 80 to 100 yuan daily while caring for my family. Life’s looking up!" shared Liu, a villager working in the greenhouse. Many like her have found steady income through planting and management roles, achieving financial stability without leaving their hometowns.
Thriving industries drive rural prosperity. Gangbu Farm’s flower initiatives have transformed beauty into wealth, delighting consumers while invigorating the local economy. In recent years, the park has refined its planting structure, expanding flower cultivation into a full-fledged industrial chain encompassing breeding, cultivation, and sales.
Wei revealed plans to scale up production, introduce premium varieties, and enhance product value. Partnerships with e-commerce platforms will further broaden sales channels, ensuring the "beautiful economy" continues to shine brightly, powering rural revitalization with sustained momentum.
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