Huocheng Roses

Huocheng Roses

　　The Huocheng County Rose Cut Flower Solar Greenhouse Cultivation Technology Demonstration Base, which has been honored with the title of “National Advanced Collective in Science Popularization for Boosting Agriculture and Enriching Villages,” has achieved remarkable results in demonstrating the cultivation of cut roses since 2008. Currently, the base has built 19 flower greenhouses, with each greenhouse producing 40,000 rose stems annually. Each rose stem is sold for 0.8 yuan, generating an annual income of 500,000 to 600,000 yuan.

　　The average annual temperature and precipitation in the plain areas of the Ili River Valley are highly suitable for flower cultivation. Huocheng County has made full use of its natural resource advantages and its geographical proximity to Kazakhstan and Russia. In February 2008, it established the Huocheng County Kefa Science and Technology Venture Capital Co., Ltd. to centrally manage the market-oriented operations of the cut roses planted at the Huiliuan Town cut rose base. Currently, all roses produced at the base are branded under the “Lishengyuan” trademark and are uniformly produced according to standardized specifications. With this branding, unified brand identity, and consistent quality standards, the visibility of the cut roses has greatly increased, leading to high demand that exceeds supply.

　　Through scientific cultivation and management, the roses grown at the Huocheng County Rose Cut Flower Solar Greenhouse Cultivation Technology Demonstration Base boast beautiful shapes, pure fragrances, vibrant colors, and exceptional overall quality, making them very popular in the market. Currently, they are mainly exported to countries such as Russia and Kazakhstan, as well as to domestic markets including Urumqi, Karamay, and Kuytun.

　　At present, the initial framework for the rose industry in Huocheng County has been established, and a series of technical standards have been developed. These standards are being strictly followed in management and production, laying the foundation for future large-scale exports while also providing local farmers with a new pathway to increase income and achieve prosperity.

　　The base will encourage more nearby farmers to grow roses, provide professional technical training and management support, and centrally purchase the roses before exporting them abroad.

　　Author: Chen Youming