If peach blossom is the symbol of Lunar New Year (or Tet) in the north, in the southern region it is apricot blossom. As Tet is nearing, apricot farmers in Thu Duc district of Ho Chi Minh City are worried as their trees have already begun to flower early before the festival. Over his two decades of growing yellow apricot blossom, Phạm Văn Tư has never been this worried. Tet festival is half a month away but more than 200 apricot trees in his garden have already begun to flower. Some bonsai apricot trees are even in full bloom. Hiep Binh Phuoc is widely known as the capital of yellow apricot blossom. Over recent years, rapid urbanisation has narrowed the tree planting areas. As many as 50 apricot blossom gardeners in the locality are on pins and needles as the fluctuating weather may hurt the Tet crop. According to Le ThanhThao, Chairman of farmer union of Hiep Binh Phuoc ward, Thu Duc district, Ho Chi Minh City, the recent unseasonal downpours caused negative impacts on local apricot blossom trees. “We have hosted training courses to provide the growers with ways to make the flowers bloom during Tet and how to take care of the trees after the festival,” he said. Weather forecasts said this year’s average temperature is rather stable at 30-32 degree Celsius but more unseasonable rains will occur by the end of the year. Le Dinh Quyet, Deputy Head of the Southern meteorological station said rainfall of 30-40 mm, even… [Read full story]
VietNamNet Bridge - Weather conditions have been fluctuating in recent years, which have resulted in flower and fruit trees to bloom far ahead of Tet Lunar New Year Festival, leading to a predictable financial loss to farmers. Yellow apricot and peach blossom trees usually flower in spring or after Tet Festival is over and when weather turns warmer. However, this year they have already bloomed -- with Tet still a month away. Â For instance, peach blossom trees were in full bloom two months ago in Muong Lat District in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa, as also in the…... [read more]
Each passenger is allowed to carry one (01) bun of apricot or peach blossom. Size of the bun doesn’t exceed 150cmx40cmx40cm. Each flight will only forward maximum of 30 buns. Please register the service on website www.vietjetair.com or through VietJetAir agencies network or call 19001886. VietJetAir charges VND350,000 for each bun of blossom exclusively VAT. VietJetAir only accepts apricot or peach buns which are already packed and covered. There must be only 1 branch per bun. VietJetAir will not forward these blossoms if they are in the forms of the whole tree, or still planted in pots (even via cargo…... [read more]
VietNamNet Bridge – Several flowers being grown in southern Da Lat-Lam Dong in preparation for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) have bloomed ahead of schedule, posing a loss risk to local farmers. Lisianthus has blossomed in Phung Huu Nam Khang in Da Lat City's Ward 12, while Tet is still 20 days away. — Photo cand.com.vn Farmers have grown flowers in 2,200 ha -- mostly lilies, lisianthus, gladioli and daisies -- in Da Lat City, Lac Duong, Don Duong and Lam Ha, besides Duc Trong District in Lam Dong Province, the provincial department of agriculture and rural development said.…... [read more]
Lisianthus has blossomed in Phung Huu Nam Khang in Da Lat City's Ward 12, while Tet is still 20 days away. — Photo cand.com.vn DA LAT (VNS) — Several flowers being grown in southern Da Lat-Lam Dong in preparation for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) have bloomed ahead of schedule, posing a loss risk to local farmers. Farmers have grown flowers in 2,200 ha -- mostly lilies, lisianthus, gladioli and daisies -- in Da Lat City, Lac Duong, Don Duong and Lam Ha, besides Duc Trong District in Lam Dong Province, the provincial department of agriculture and rural development…... [read more]
In November, the Moc Chau Plateau of the northern province of Son La is covered by a number of flowers. The yellow of wild sunflowers, the white of tea flowers and the pink of peach flowers create a beautiful natural picture. Early peach flowers Valleys full of white wild flowers Red colour of flowers along the road Yellow wild sunflowers are typical flowers on the Moc Chau plateau Young people come to join the nature And produce art works in flower fields... [read more]
