An apple harvest powered by electricity

"In the past, we depended on the weather for our livelihood. Now, we rely on electricity to ensure a bountiful harvest. Thank you so much!"

Recently, at Zhengyu Farm, a prominent modern fruit grower in Weihai city, Shandong province expressed his joy of the harvest to the staff members from State Grid Weihai Power Supply Company.

It's the season for apple picking in the golden autumn once again. At Zhengyu Farm's apple orchard, the mountains and plains are covered with apple trees bowed down by clusters of red apples. The orchard is adorned with bright red, heavy apples and the vibrant hues are a feast for the eyes. Fruit farmers are busy picking, sorting and transporting, presenting a scene of bumper harvest.

To ensure the development of the high-end fruit industry, the local power supply station has incorporated farming seasons into its work plan. During spring, attention is paid to the climatic characteristics of the "late spring cold" in the Weihai region. By visiting orchards during the flowering season, the company ensures the safety of electricity for orchard spring irrigation facilities and actively collaborates with fruit enterprises to cope with the "late spring cold". This is because the "late spring cold" not only affects the "fruit setting rate" of fruit trees but can even lead to a complete loss of production. Irrigating the orchards can enhance soil heat capacity and minimize the damage caused by temperature fluctuations to the fruit trees.