Harvest season for strawberries in Rugao, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, has started, local media reported on May 7.

The Hongyan strawberry plantation in Dongchen town is experiencing a bumper harvest.

The plantation covers an area of 50 mu (3.33 hectares) and cultivates different varieties of strawberries.

Ji Fangquan, owner of the Hongyan strawberry plantation, harvests strawberries in the greenhouse. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu] 

The strawberry plantation uses soilless cultivation and shelf-cultivation techniques, which ensure even lighting and allow for the control of temperature, humidity, water and nutrients for strawberry plants.

In addition, the plantation has built an entire industrial chain, including strawberry planting, growing, sales and picking, which has signficantly increased farmers' incomes and provided employment opportunities for nearby villagers.