TAKENGON - Central Aceh District keeps a number of natural potential that is feasible to develop. The area in the Gayo Highlands (DTG) region is not just coffee to be a prime commodity. But there are still some other potential high economic value. One of them orchid cultivation is sold from Rp 50 thousand to Rp 1 million.
Owner of orchid flower farming in Kampung Paya Tumpi, Takengon Town, Nurdin admits that Central Aceh District, has hundreds of types of orchid flowers. Even the ornamental plants developed have been supplied almost to the entire archipelago. "Maybe just to Papua alone that I never send," said Nurdin who met at the location of porch orchid farming in Kampung Paya Tumpi, Takengon City, Sunday (2/4).
Initially, Nurdin accompanied by his wife Wurriyanti just idly plant orchid flowers in the backyard of his house. The flower, they take from the forest land that has been felled for the garden. "Rather than die, so we bring back home to be planted again. Apparently, more and more interested in cultivating this orchid, "he said.
As a result, Nurdin and his wife Wurriyanti, since 2010 began seriously to develop melakoni orchids. Even now, in the backyard of his house, looks a variety of orchids arranged neatly. Some have started flowering, and some are still under development. "The price varies, ranging from Rp 50 thousand, up to Rp 1 million also exist," he said.
This ornamental plant, is still rarely glimpsed in the area of the cool air, because it is considered not to give big effects from the economic side. In fact, orchids from Takengon City, it has been supplied to most areas in Indonesia. "For Central Aceh alone, there may be hundreds of different types of orchids. Not to mention from other regions, "said Chairman of the DPP Association of Plant Lovers (Aspita) Aceh, Asrida.
According to Asrida, see the development of ornamental ornamental plants cultivation in Aceh, especially in Central Aceh district, the potential is large because it can be an economic value-added for the family. "It's just that now the development of this ornamental plant, done by self-taught," said Asrida.
For that, he continued, there needs to be cooperation with local governments and related agencies, in order to seek the cultivation by using technology. "If self-taught, it takes a long time. So, we are from Aspita, trying to figure out how to order the cultivation of this orchid flower, with technology. Of course, need help from related parties, "he said.
On the other hand, the earth of this Veranda of Mecca, save a variety of wealth and a variety of plants worthy of development. Including, orchid flowers that reach hundreds of species. "There is one type of orchid bungga found only in the region of Papua. But, it was later that kind of orchid, there is also in Aceh, "said Asrida.
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