Dai Dinh commune in the northern province of Phu Tho currently has more than 80 hectares growing custard apples, generating a revenue of over 20 billion dong (759,952 US dollars) for each harvest.

Through boldly transforming the crop structure, applying advanced techniques, and building a brand, the Bo Ly custard apple has not only greened the barren land but also become a key crop, opening up a sustainable economic development path and contributing to increased income for the local people. 

A farmer harvests Bo Ly custard apples. Photo: VNA

Income from custard apple cultivation contributes to improving the quality of life for people in Dai Dinh commune, Phu Tho province. Photo: VNA

Bo Ly custard apples are packed in carton boxes after being harvested. Photo: VNA

Bo Ly custard apple has been registered as a collective trademark, has a code and barcode, and has been recognized as a 3-star OCOP product. Photo: VNA

Bo Ly custard apple has a thin skin, evenly spaced eyes, thick flesh, few seeds, a subtly sweet taste, a rich aroma, and a characteristic chewy texture. Photo: VNA

The custard apples from Bo Ly are harvested by people in Dai Dinh commune when they reach the right ripeness, ensuring quality before being sold. Photo: VNA

Ms. Luong Thi Phuong, from Dong But village, Dai Dinh commune, Phu Tho province, harvests custard apples. Photo: VNA

A farmer organises custard apples into boxes before selling. Photo: VNA

A farmer categorizes custard apples into different grades before selling. Photo: VNA

Mr. Tran Van Binh, from Ngoc Thu village, Dai Dinh commune, Phu Tho province, tends to his custard apple orchard. Photo: VNA

Thanks to suitable soil and climate, the custard apple trees in Tam Dao thrive, yielding a stable harvest. Photo: VNA

Grade 1 custard apples are being bought by traders at the orchard for 80,000 - 90,000 dong per kilogram (3 - 3.4 US dollars), while regular custard apples are priced from 40,000 - 50,000 dong per kg (1.52 - 1.9 US dollars). Photo: VNA