On April 18, residents of the town of Yin in Xi'an, Shaanxi province harvested the turf they grew with the help of nearby villagers. After being removed from the field, the turf was cut, rolled and packed. According to one grower, Zhang Xiaoliang, turf-growing is both easier and more profitable than planting wheat. Its profit per hectare can easily reach 30,000 RMB ($4,356), Zhang said, adding that sometimes the price is even higher.