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Yesterday, the flowers on the tips of two cucumbers finally withered. By then, it had already been 10 days since these two cucumbers were bought from the vegetable market.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
On May 24, Mr. Chi, a loyal reader of the Evening News, made a special trip to the newspaper office, bringing with him two cucumbers with flowers still on their tips that he had bought from Chengnan Market in the urban area. “It is said that the flowers on the tips of this kind of cucumber are very tenacious. After a week, the cucumber shrivels, but the flower still looks exactly the same.‘ Seeing that the reporter was somewhat skeptical, Mr. Chi continued, ’If you don't believe it, you can test it yourself.”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
So the reporter conducted an experiment with these two cucumbers. A week later, that is, on May 30, the reporter was surprised to find that the situation was indeed exactly as Mr. Chi had said.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
What exactly is going on here? What kind of myth is this “cucumber with flowers that do not wither”? The reporter then consulted experts from the agricultural economics department, and the answer received was shocking. The reporter subsequently learned from an Internet search that this kind of “cucumber with flowers that do not wither” is highly controversial.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
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The flowers looked the same when bought and still looked the same a week later.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
One-week observation recordบทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
On the morning of May 24, Mr. Chi delivered these two cucumbers. At first glance, these two cucumbers looked no different from other cucumbers. But upon closer inspection, these two cucumbers had protrusions on their tips, making the flower bases appear very large. After taking photographs of these two cucumbers for the record, the reporter placed them in a dark place under the office desk.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
On the morning of May 25, the reporter took out the cucumbers. The bodies of the cucumbers had shriveled somewhat, but the flowers on their tips were still firm. The cucumbers were photographed and recorded again.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
On May 26, the bodies of the two cucumbers had already wilted, but the flowers on their tips showed no signs of withering or fading. That day, in addition to taking photos, the reporter also placed the two cucumbers in two different locations, one facing the light and one away from the light.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Early on the morning of May 27, the bodies of the two cucumbers had shriveled, but the flowers on their tips were still there and still showed no signs of withering. Moreover, the two cucumbers did not differ because of being placed in different light and dark locations. That day, the reporter again took photographs for the record.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
On May 28, 29, and 30, after three consecutive days of observation, the bodies of the two cucumbers continued to shrivel, but the flowers on their tips seemed as if they had taken an elixir of immortality, their “appearance and expression” remaining exactly the same. Photographic records were made on all three days.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
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“Cucumbers with flowers that do not wither” are hormone cucumbers.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Agricultural economics experts diagnose the issue.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Regarding this kind of unusual cucumber, a saying has spread widely in the streets and alleys, and it is very frightening.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“They must have sprayed preservatives or other hormones on the flower bases.” At the Sanshuiwan farmers“ market in the urban area, some vegetable vendors held this view. In their opinion, spraying preservatives and other hormones on the flower bases of cucumbers can extend the flowering period and improve their appearance. ”Children nowadays experience early puberty, and it is said to be caused by eating too many hormones. Spraying hormones on cucumbers must also be bad."บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Old Mr. Xu, who lives in Hedong Apartment, is a relocated resident. Having been a farmer for most of his life, based on his many years of vegetable-growing experience, he insisted, “This kind of cucumber must have been sprayed with chemicals.” Old Mr. Xu firmly opposed this kind of unusual cucumber: “Cucumbers sprayed with chemicals are always bad for people to eat.”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
So what exactly has been sprayed on this kind of unusual cucumber? And what exactly is bad about it for people who eat it? Many vegetable vendors and farmers interviewed by the reporter could not explain clearly.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Subsequently, the reporter brought these two “cucumbers with flowers that do not wither” to Zhang Yuehua, director of the Plant Protection Station of the Municipal Agricultural Economics Bureau, for diagnosis.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
After hearing the reporter's explanation and carefully examining the cucumbers, Zhang Yuehua immediately made a judgment: “These two cucumbers should have been sprayed with plant hormones.”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
According to Zhang Yuehua, in normally naturally grown cucumbers, there will not be a raised “tumor” at the bottom of the flower base. The presence of a “tumor”-like swelling there is a typical sign that plant hormones have been sprayed. Under Zhang Yuehua's guidance, the reporter looked carefully at the two cucumbers again and indeed found that both had raised “tumors” at the bottom of their flower bases.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“Cucumber flowers are divided into male flowers and female flowers, and only female flowers can bear fruit. On the day the female flower blooms, the flower is very fresh, and by the next day it begins to wilt. By the third or fourth day, the flower gradually withers. Under normal circumstances, after a naturally grown cucumber matures, part of the flower will still remain, but it is very small and already withered. With a gentle touch of the finger, it will fall off naturally.” Zhang Yuehua analyzed that for cucumbers with flowers and prickles whose flower bases do not fall off continuously, the growers must have sprayed some hormone-type chemicals on the flower bases of mature cucumbers to cater to some psychological expectation of consumers and extend the flowering period.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
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Are hormone cucumbers harmful to health?บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Focus on the core issueบทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
According to Zhang Yuehua, at present, agricultural products are mainly classified intoอาหารออร์แกนิก, green food, and pollution-free food, 3 major categories. According to the requirements of production technical standards,อาหารออร์แกนิกand green food are not allowed to have preservatives or other hormones added, while pollution-free food has no clear prohibition requirement.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
For pollution-free food, cucumbers grown in greenhouses, due to insufficient light, may have flower bases that are not firm enough and easily fall off during pollination and fruit setting. At this time, spraying some plant hormones can play a role in “protecting the fetus.” This is allowed in the production process and is very common. But generally, it can only be sprayed once per production cycle, and there are quantity requirements.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“This kind of hormone cucumber was very likely sprayed after the cucumber matured, just as the flower base was about to wither,” Zhang Yuehua said.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Then, for this kind of hormone cucumber, exactly which hormone was sprayed? Zhang Yuehua said this is very difficult to identify.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
According to the introduction, at present, in the testing of agricultural products, the whole country basically focuses on pesticide residues and has not concentrated attention on whether hormones exceed standards. At the same time, whether hormones in agricultural products exceed standards is still very difficult to detect and remains in a regulatory blind spot.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“Hormones are divided into animal hormones and plant hormones. At present, out of consideration for health and safety, we focus regulation on animal hormones, such as those in pigs and chickens. The antibiotics injected into them are used to prevent disease, but people will have adverse reactions after eating them.” According to Zhang Yuehua, out of consideration for health and safety, whether animal hormones or plant hormones, they should not be abused and must be kept within a certain standard range.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Through an Internet search for information related to “hormone cucumbers,” the reporter found that there were a great many related entries, involving all parts of the country. However, regarding whether eating hormone cucumbers is harmful to the human body, opinions varied widely, and there was still no authoritative scientific conclusion.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
However, the reporter found that a saying was widely circulating on the Internet: if children eat this kind of cucumber sprayed with plant hormones over a long period, it will lead to early puberty over time; if women eat it over a long period, it may lead to infertility. According to the introduction, this plant hormone on cucumbers is called “Contraceptive No. 2.” In addition to preserving the freshness of cucumbers, it can also accelerate growth and increase yield.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
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Where do hormone cucumbers sold in the Jiaxing market come from?บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Reporter's investigationบทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Yesterday afternoon, the reporter went to Chengnan Market in the urban area, where hormone cucumbers with “flowers that do not wither” were found very smoothly.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
At a stall at the entrance of the market, many cucumbers with flowers and prickles were piled up. Many citizens buying vegetables were stopping to choose. The reporter found that this kind of cucumber with flowers and prickles actually sold very well, even better than other cucumbers.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“How much per catty?” “Two yuan and fifty.” The stall owner said that cucumbers without flowers were two yuan per catty.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“Why are the ones with flowers more expensive?” the reporter asked.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“The ones with flowers are fresh, just picked.” The stall owner claimed these cucumbers were purchased from the vegetable wholesale market.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“How long can these flowers stay without falling off?” “If not watered, they will naturally fall off.” The stall owner answered.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
However, when the reporter took out from the bag those two cucumbers whose flower bases were still there and explained that they had already been observed for a week, the stall owners were also dumbfounded with disbelief, one after another. “How is that possible?”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
The residents buying vegetables also gathered around after hearing the reporter's explanation, but soon turned away dismissively. They also thought, “This is impossible.” “Cucumbers with flowers are fresh, just picked. We believe that, and it is normal for them to be a little more expensive. But that the flowers stay without withering, who would believe that!”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
The reporter then went to the city's vegetable wholesale market. In the trading area, the reporter also easily found this unusual type of cucumber. In front of a large truck, bags of cucumbers with flowers still attached and prickles were piled up, and the vendor was promoting them: “Those with flowers are one yuan fifty per jin, those without flowers are one yuan per jin.”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“Why are the ones with flowers more expensive?”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
“They come from Shandong, just picked from the greenhouse,” the vendor explained to the reporter.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
According to the vendor, it takes two days to transport them from Shandong to Jiaxing. “Each time, several thousand jin are shipped, with a total weight of about one ton. The cucumbers with flowers still attached and prickles sold at various farmers” markets in Jiaxing are basically all wholesaled from me."บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Previously, the reporter also conducted on-site visits and investigations at farmers“ markets in the urban areas of Sanshuiwan, Yangliuwan, and others, and found that such unusual cucumbers were not available at every stall. As for the reason why the flower base does not fall off, all those asked expressed that they did not know the cause. However, the unusual cucumbers with ”flowers that do not wither" look fresh and are highly favored by citizens buying vegetables.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Yesterday, the reporter conducted an on-site investigation around the city's vegetable wholesale market and found a store selling pesticides. The reporter stated that they wanted to keep cucumbers fresh, and the shopkeeper immediately recommended to the reporter a liquid pesticide called “mixianamine.”บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
The reporter checked the instructions for this pesticide, which showed that as long as this pesticide is mixed with water to soak and then sprayed on cucumbers and other vegetables, it can keep them fresh. At the store, the shopkeeper also recommended to the reporter a hormone also in liquid form called “920.” The reporter checked the instructions for this hormone, and the method of operation was almost identical.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Now is exactly the time when cucumbers and other vegetables are being marketed in large quantities. Zhang Yuehua reminds citizens that from the perspectives of naturalness, safety, and nutrition, citizens would best establish correct consumption concepts and try not to buy this kind of hormone cucumber with a flower base that does not wither and a “tumor” at the bottom.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/
Source: Nanhu Evening News บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11238/