Harvest and Supervision

Before harvesting, Thuan Thanh will get a specimen of shrimp to check the size, hardness and color to ensure criteria following:

+> Peeled shrimp < 5%

+> Shell soft shrimp < 5%

+> Deformity and malformation in shrimp < 5%

+> Reaching size shrimp 60 – 80/kg

The decreasing water level in the pond down, to be worked by our knowledgeable and experienced agricultural engineers to determine the best water level for the harvest.

Preparing all necessary tools for harvest processing white-leg shrimp such as: canvas, basket, plastic bucket, fresh water, insulated barrel, ice, net,…

Time to harvest white shrimp

+> The ideal time to harvest is about 4 – 8 hours. The more pond is large, the more harvest time takes place longer.

+> We usually choose the time to harvest at night, because this time is the low temperature to help the shrimps avoid from temperature shock

Processing to harvest white shrimp

We drain 30% of the water in the pond and then using nets to collect shrimp in pond part by part. This is the way to harvest shrimp to have most effective outcome, saving time, getting quality shrimp, less damaged shrimp shell, clean shrimps and not cloudy water.

Therefore, we take advantage of the shrimp’s habit of swimming against to use a barrier for harvesting shrimps. This method is also one of method that help us to supply quality products

The right harvesting method, the right technique plays an important role extremely, is one of the factors so that to create the quality and reputation of the company. If the harvest is correct and well preserved, the value and effectiveness of the products will be improved.