V-Garden chain of clean vegetable stores:

The farm applies Israeli technology in production, linking the entire chain from planting, caring for, harvesting to consuming clean vegetables. Over the past year, the farm has proven to be an effective approach in developing modern, high-quality, and multi-value urban agriculture .

Introducing the hydroponic vegetable farming model at V-Garden Agricultural Joint Stock Company (Chuyen My commune).

Outstanding economic efficiency from hydroponic vegetable farming.

Stepping into the V-Garden farm's production area, everyone can easily feel the difference compared to traditional vegetable farming methods. The entire 5,500m² area is invested in Israeli aeroponic technology with a greenhouse system that regulates temperature and light; hundreds of vertical towers are planted with lush green vegetables using an automatic irrigation system… The clean, mud-free, and pollution-free environment ensures that workers can work in an absolutely safe environment.

The farm owner, Mr. Nguyen Dac Hai, a Labor Hero, said that the farm has invested more than 10 billion VND in the hydroponic vegetable growing area (approximately 2 billion VND/1,000m²). “My family has a tradition of diversified farming, and 30 years ago we were a model in Ha Tay province. As society develops, the market demands increasingly higher quality agricultural products. I am always concerned about innovating. Three years ago, I and like-minded people decided to establish V-Garden Agricultural Joint Stock Company to pursue high-tech agriculture,” Mr. Hai said.

According to Mr. Nguyen Dac Hai, aeroponic technology is considered superior because plants are grown in greenhouses, without contact with soil, minimizing pests and weather-related risks. Workers operate in clean conditions, and plants are not affected by sun, rain, frost, or rodent damage. Vegetables are sown in coconut fiber growing medium imported from Europe, and when the seedlings reach finger-sized dimensions, they are transferred to the aeroponic towers. The nutrients are imported by V-Garden from Israel according to international standards. However, Mr. Hai said that the company is researching ways to gradually replace domestic materials to reduce costs and increase self-sufficiency. Currently, the farm grows about 6 types of vegetables, including lettuce, cabbage, coriander, and various herbs, and is preparing to expand to tomatoes. With this process, lettuce can be harvested in about 30 days, and cabbage in 20-25 days.

By planting in staggered cycles, V-Garden harvests 2-3 quintals of vegetables daily, with an expected yield of 5-6 quintals per day next month and potentially reaching 1 ton per day during the 2026 Lunar New Year. The current selling price is 50,000 VND/kg for lettuce and 30,000 VND/kg for cabbage, commensurate with the quality and safety standards of the products. The farm also provides stable employment for nearly 20 direct laborers, contributing to improved income for local residents. Ms. Bui Thi Lan, a worker who has been with the farm since its inception, shared: “I studied horticulture and plant protection, so I really enjoy the working environment here. There’s no dust, no harmful chemicals, and seeing the lush green vegetable garden every day makes me happier and improves the health of the workers.”

Chain linkages to unlock potential

Thanks to its closed-loop process, stable productivity, and guaranteed quality, V-Garden's output is quite favorable. Currently, Chuyen My commune has included V-Garden in local craft village experience tours, increasing tourist numbers and supporting local product consumption. In addition, the farm also collaborates with schools, collective kitchens, retailers, and supermarkets to expand its market. "In the future, we prioritize linking with businesses and cooperatives to transfer technology and share markets. Chain linkages help all parties leverage their strengths, reduce risks, and enhance product value," said Mr. Nguyen Dac Hai.

V-Garden's model is considered a prime example in Hanoi's high-tech agricultural development trend. However, Mr. Nguyen Dac Hai also hopes that the city will continue to support him with capital and provide stable, long-term land leases to ensure he can confidently expand production; and work alongside V-Garden and other farms, cooperatives, and businesses to promote communication so that consumers can identify and distinguish high-tech clean vegetables from traditionally produced vegetables, thereby being willing to pay a price commensurate with the product's value.

According to Hoang Thi Hoa, Head of the Rural Development Department (Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment): “In the coming time, the unit will advise the Department of Agriculture and Environment and Chuyen My commune to support businesses in updating and accessing support policies from the central government and the city, as well as building V-Garden into a model for applying high technology and linking the supply chain to welcome delegations of farmers and cooperatives from inside and outside the city to visit and learn from experience.”

From the perspective of the local government, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Huong, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Chuyen My commune, informed: "Chuyen My is currently a tourist destination of the city and is being evaluated by the World Craft Council for inclusion in the Network of Creative Craft Cities worldwide. The addition of high-tech clean vegetable farm models like V-Garden enhances the visitor experience and creates a new highlight in craft village tourism. This is also a direction for the locality to maximize the potential of agriculture and craft villages, linking production with ecotourism and sustainable consumption."

With its modern infrastructure, closed-loop process, high-quality products, and well-structured supply chain linkage strategy, V-Garden is asserting its role as a model in transforming Hanoi's agriculture towards modernity, efficiency, and sustainability.

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