June 2026

June was absolutely brutal for many farms in Hong Kong. Non-stop downpours hammered the city all month long, and Sangwoodgoon was right in the thick of it. This kind of extreme weather is the ultimate test of a farm's resilience: heavy rains flood the plots, a lack of sunlight limits photosynthesis, and farmers are left with precious little time to actually work the land.

On the right is Sangwoodgoon, and on the left is an adjacent farm, both taken on the same day, a few days after a massive storm. While flooding was inevitable for both, Sangwoodgoon’s healthy soil worked like a sponge—the water drained away rapidly and crop damage was kept to a minimum. Meanwhile, the neighboring farm struggled heavily with poor drainage and compacted soil that simply couldn't absorb the rainfall.

Farmer Sze Chung shared that the toughest part is always the cleanup. When intense, unpredictable storms wash away carefully laid mulch and compost, replacing them all is incredibly backbreaking and demanding work. Not least when storms come squally and unpredictably. Despite these setbacks, he remains fully committed to the principle of maintaining soil coverage.

  • The undefeated mulch after the storm continues its duty to protect the soil.

  • As mulch and compost are being washed, especially to the alleys between the plots, farmer Sze Chung joked that the alleys are now the most fertile place to sow crops.

  • The surviving eggplant hangs to display its toughness.

  • Fortunately, many newly sown summer crops remained sturdy through the downpours, ensuring a steady harvest and a reliable supply for businesses

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