(VOVWORLD) - As the Lunar New Year approaches, the flower fields in Cho Lach district, Ben Tre province are getting busier and more crowded with traders and visitors. The ornamental flower hub of the Mekong Delta region is in full bloom ahead of Tet.
 A flower farm in Cho Lach, Ben Tre province (photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) |
The flower fields and bonsai gardens along the roads showcase a wide variety of flowers, including chrysanthemums, bougainvillea, yellow apricots, marigolds, and bonsai trees which are shaped in various formsof animals and architectural structures. Among them, bonsai bougainvillea trees stand out for their beautiful canopies and vibrant colors.
Nguyen Thuy Tram, a visitor from Ho Chi Minh City said: “Ornamental flowers here are very beautiful, particularly bougainvillea. Its stunning colors create a joyful spring atmosphere and make people happy.”
Cho Lach is the oldest and largest ornamental flower hub in Ben Tre province. This year, local horticulturists have planted over 10 million ornamental flowers and plants to supply Tet demands across the country. Chrysanthemums have bloomed early, displaying brilliant yellow and red hues, while marigolds are beginning to bud and are expected to bloom in the coming days.
Tran Huu Nghi, Deputy Head of the Agriculture and Rural Development Office of Cho Lach district, said: “Up to now, flower yield has increased 20-30% against last year. The sales of ornamental flowers are better than last year. In general, thanks to festivals and fairs to stimulate demand, ornamental flowers in Cho Lach have been selling well.”
Cho Lach is dubbed the Kingdom of seedlings and ornamental flowers in Vietnam. It’s home to about 6,000 flower-growing households, including 700 provincial-level artisans and 7 national-level artisans.
Horticulture in the region has been passed down through generations, allowing farmers to improve horticulture techniques to ensure that their flowers bloom just in time for the traditional Lunar New Year or Tet.