Lang Son custard apples. Photo: VNA 

Chi Lang and Cai Kinh communes are key custard apple growing areas in Lang Son province, covering a total of about 2,250 hectares. The annual harvest is estimated at 33,000 tons, generating more than 700 billion dong (26.7 million US dollars) in revenue.

Custard apple orchard next to rocky terrain in Lang Son province. Photo: VNA

Farmers in Cai Kinh commune, Lang Son province, prune their staggered-harvest custard apple orchards. Photo: VNA

Local officials guide residents of Cai Kinh Commune (Lang Son) in the care and pruning of staggered-harvest sugar apple trees. Photo: VNA

In mid-August, farmers across the province’s custard apple-growing areas are busy harvesting, sorting and packing the fruit for transport to distribution centers.

Farmers in Cai Kinh commune, Lang Son province, organise and sort custard apples after harvest. Photo: VNA

Custard apples are sorted into different quality-grades after harvest. Photo: VNA