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Yellow apricot trees for Tet ready to sell and lease

By DA NANG Today / DA NANG Today
January 10, 2020, 11:01 [GMT+7]

Despite being about two weeks left before Tet, the bustling trading ambience has been seen at yellow apricot gardens in Hoa An Ward, Cam Le District, Da Nang.

Below are some amazing photos, captured by our reporter Xuan Son, which showcase the captivating beauty of this type of flowers as Lunar New Year 2020 is  approaching.

About 15 families in Hoa An Ward are growing different types of apricot trees for sale and lease. On average, each family owns between 200 and 500 pots of yellow apricot trees. In picture: The yellow apricot garden owned by Mr Nguyen Kim Chien on Hoang Tang Bi Street.
About 15 families in Hoa An Ward are growing different types of apricot trees for sale and lease. On average, each family owns between 200 and 500 pots of yellow apricot trees. In picture: The yellow apricot garden owned by Mr Nguyen Kim Chien on Hoang Tang Bi Street.
In late the 11th lunar month, flower growers started to pluck leaves so that their apricot trees will be in full bloom before Tet. Mr Chien said recent years have seen an upward trend in the number of people rent yellow apricot trees to save money.
In late the 11th lunar month, flower growers started to pluck leaves so that their apricot trees will be in full bloom before Tet. Mr Chien said recent years have seen an upward trend in the number of people rent yellow apricot trees to save money.
According to Mr Phan Dung, the owner of a yellow apricot garden on Hoa An 25 Street, farmers are making every effort to ensure apricot trees in full bloom at the right time at Tet because of erratic weather conditions.
According to Mr Phan Dung, the owner of a yellow apricot garden on Hoa An 25 Street, farmers are making every effort to ensure apricot trees in full bloom at the right time at Tet because of erratic weather conditions.
Due to the relatively warm weather conditions, many yellow apricot trees have already bloomed nearly 2 weeks ahead of Tet.
Due to the relatively warm weather conditions, many yellow apricot trees have already bloomed nearly 2 weeks ahead of Tet.
According to Mr Phan Dung, there are now about 500 yellow apricot trees in his garden. The rental price of a pot of yellow apricot trees will range from 700,000VND to one million VND, whilst a pot of yellow apricot trees will be sold at between 2.5 million VND and 3 million VND, depending on its sizes and shapes.
According to Mr Phan Dung, there are now about 500 yellow apricot trees in his garden. The rental price of a pot of yellow apricot trees will range from 700,000VND to one million VND, whilst a pot of yellow apricot trees will be sold at between 2.5 million VND and 3 million VND, depending on its sizes and shapes.
Mr Dung added despite unfavourable weather conditions, farmers shade from the sun instead of using chemical to prevent apricot trees from blooming early.
Mr Dung added despite unfavourable weather conditions, farmers shade from the sun instead of using chemical to prevent apricot trees from blooming early.
Pots of yellow apricot trees are under sun shade nets
Pots of yellow apricot trees are under sun shade nets
Each of yellow apricot growers can earn an average of between 100 and 400 million VND in profit during Tet.
Each of yellow apricot growers can earn an average of between 100 and 400 million VND in profit during Tet.
Most notable amongst the on-lease trees are apricot trees aged between 10 and 100.
Most notable amongst the on-lease trees are apricot trees aged between 10 and 100.
Growers in Hoa An Ward are expected to provide more than 2,500 yellow apricot trees for this year’s Tet markets
Growers in Hoa An Ward are expected to provide more than 2,500 yellow apricot trees for this year’s Tet markets

By XUAN SON - Translated by MAI DUNG

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