Ruby-red raspberries hang from the branches at a raspberry plantation in Jinhua. [Photo/jinhua.com.cn]

A sweet economic wave swept through a raspberry plantation on May 7 in Dianbian village, Wucheng district, Jinhua, Zhejiang province.

Nestled among emerald-green shrubs, ripe ruby-red raspberries adorn the branches, signaling the peak of an ecological picking season that is driving the area's rural vitalization.

During the recent May Day holiday, the plantation welcomed a steady stream of visitors eager to pick and purchase fresh raspberries. Some consumers journeyed from as far as East China's Shandong province to participate in the hands-on harvesting experience.

A farmer picks ripe raspberries. [Photo/jinhua.com.cn]

Beyond fresh fruit sales, the plantation has expanded into producing value-added goods such as dried raspberries, fruit wines, and medicinal extracts.

Additionally, it has partnered with nearby homestays and agritourism farms to create a "picking economy circle". This offers visitors a total rural experience — from a picking experience to local cuisine and cultural immersion.

Editor: Zhong Xinyi