Roses bloom in Linxia for Valentine's Day sales

Positioning the fresh-cut flower sector as a key driver of modern and smart agriculture, Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture in Gansu province is doubling down on the production and sales of its rose industry with cutting-edge planting technologies.

Even during the harsh winter months, roses continue to bloom inside the state-of-the-art smart greenhouses at the Linxia-based Baiyi Yinong International Flower Port — a result of the region's innovative approach to flower cultivation. Such innovation promises a bountiful harvest for growers, anticipating a sweet gain from Valentine's Day sales.

"Compared to outdoor flowers grown in Southwest and South China during winter, those cultivated in our greenhouses can be of superior quality," said Wu Shibin, a production employee at the flower port. Equipped with advanced technologies that allow for independent control of temperature and humidity in each section, the facility ensures a steady flower yield throughout the year, Wu explained.