Source of agricultural technology, author Nopparat Chotikasemkul published Monday, January 22, 2024.
Farmers in Thung Krabue Subdistrict, Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province thought differently and turned to cultivating Kaen Tawan trees to sell both the flowers and bulbs. It generates an income of over 1,500 baht per day and can be opened as a tourist attraction during the flowering period. Because it has yellow flowers as beautiful as lotus flowers. As for its properties, it helps relieve the symptoms of hypertension, diabetes, fat and others, making it a good seller among health lovers.
Ms. Sumalee Muangmesri, 42 years old, graduate, former employee of a sub-district administrative organization in Krabi Province. Convincing her husband, Mr. Charan Pengthep, 52, a former hospital employee in Ta Khao area, Trang province, to take up Kaen Tawan tree cultivation as her main occupation. over an area of about 1 rai, replacing rubber planting since 2015 after seeing that the Kaen Tawan tree It is a wonderful plant with beautiful yellow flowers. Similar to a lotus flower When hundreds of trees are planted It can be opened as an agrotourism destination.
The yellow flowers of the sunflower tree can be made into a healthy tea. Relieves symptoms of hypertension, gout, diabetes, low blood sugar, migraines, menopause and many other diseases. It has a fragrance similar to chrysanthemum flowers.
head or rhizome It has properties similar to flowers. It can be eaten fresh. The flavor is sweet and slightly astringent. The farmers cut it into small pieces. Before being crunched and turned into powder, the fresh tubers are sold for 550 baht per kilo, while if processed they weigh 50 grams and are sold for 80 baht per package. The response has been very good, especially among health-loving people. Create income per month 30,000-50,000 baht ever The leaves of the sunflower tree Can be used as animal feed to reduce costs and can be made into paper
A quince tree produces about 2-3 kilometers of tubers or rhizomes, which take about 3-4 months to grow. Ms. Sumalee encouraged members to use free space in young rubber or palm oil plantations to plant more quinces. Ready to purchase products at a fair price. to create employment Create income in the community Currently, Ms. Sumalee sells Kaen Tawan products. Through the online marketing channels present throughout the national territory, the important thing is that there are still no competitors. Because it is the only commercial grower in Trang province, while the market demand is still high. Additionally, Ms. Sumalee divided the area to grow vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, cabbage, gingerbread and green vegetables. in winter they sell for 5 – 200 baht per plant, hundreds of plants available.
Ms. Sumalee Muangmeesri, a farmer who grows sunflower seeds in Trang Province, said: The essence of our sun We grow it ourselves and sell it ourselves. Processed domestically in Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province, Kaen Tawan can be consumed fresh. Helps with diabetes, blood pressure, reduces cholesterol. People suffering from menopausal symptoms, gout or migraines can help.
The crunchy sunflower core is on full display. Crispy Sunflower Type of sunflower powder
In addition to selling fresh fruit, we also have sunflower crunchy essence. Type of Sunflower Powder and Sunflower Tea Customers can choose to eat as they like. The taste is sweet and crunchy, a little oily, easy to eat, not bitter and has no side effects on the body. In addition to the tubers which have medicinal properties. The flowers can also be grown for agrotourism purposes. It can be brewed into tea. The aroma is similar to chrysanthemum flowers. It has benefits near the head. Because it will contain inulin. It can help with sugar, blood pressure and diabetes. You can also eat the flowers.
Interested people can visit the company at Nitchakamon Healthy Home, No. 21, Village No. 1, Thung Krabue Subdistrict, Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province and can be followed via their page/Facebook. Kaentawan Nitchakamon or on the telephone number 089-8684537
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