Hanoi's peach and kumquat villages are bustling with activity as they strip leaves and shape trees to welcome spring.

At this time, in Nhat Tan peach blossom village and Tu Lien kumquat village (Hanoi), tree growers are entering the most important stage of the Tet season. Peach trees are stripped of their leaves and potted, while kumquat trees are carefully tended and shaped to be ready for sale.

Farmers in famous peach and kumquat villages like Nhat Tan and Tu Lien ( Hanoi ) are entering the most crucial stage of the Tet season - Photo: PHUC TAI

With just over two months until the 2026 Lunar New Year, production in Nhat Tan peach blossom village (Hanoi) has entered its peak season.

According to Tuoi Tre Online , gardeners are busy stripping leaves and transplanting peach blossoms into pots. According to peach growers, the weather this year has generally been favorable, resulting in stable growth and a high chance of beautiful blossoms in time for Tet (Lunar New Year).

Regarding prices, some garden owners say that small peach blossom trees for tabletops cost around 1.5 million VND per tree. Larger trees with beautiful shapes commonly rent for 6-7 million VND per tree. Larger, beautifully shaped trees can cost up to tens of millions of VND.

In late October and early November of the lunar calendar, peach growers begin stripping the leaves from the trees. This is a crucial step to regulate the flowering time, ensuring the trees bloom precisely for the Lunar New Year - Photo: PHUC TAI

Besides stripping leaves, gardeners in Nhat Tan peach blossom village are busy transplanting trees into pots. Peach growers choose a dry, shady day to transplant the trees into pots. This prevents the trees from losing water and ensures good recovery. - Photo: PHUC TAI

According to some gardeners, digging up peach trees requires skill to preserve as much of the soil ball and root system as possible. The growing medium for peach trees also needs to be loose, nutrient-rich, and well-draining. - Photo: PHUC TAI

Mr. Do Ngoc Bao (owner of a peach blossom garden in Nhat Tan, Hong Ha ward, Hanoi) said that his garden has about 500 peach trees of various types. This year, the trees are growing well and are expected to bloom beautifully in time for the Lunar New Year. He just finalized a wholesale order for 200 branches of the "Huyen" peach blossom to a trader; these peach blossoms will be distributed to many places, including Ho Chi Minh City. - Photo: PHUC TAI

At this time, most peach orchards are busy stripping leaves and potting the trees. In particular, some trees are being adjusted by the orchard owners to bloom early to meet the demand for peach blossoms before Tet (Lunar New Year) - Photo: PHUC TAI

Meanwhile, in Tu Lien kumquat village (Hanoi), gardeners are busy pruning branches, shaping the trees, and preparing to bring their produce to market.

Speaking to Tuoi Tre Online, Ms. Ngo Thi Nga - President of the Traditional Kumquat Village Association of Tu Lien Ward, said: (now Hong Ha ward) - stated that the entire Tu Lien kumquat village has 30 hectares of land planted with ornamental kumquat trees.

This year, due to the impact of storms, the village lost about 5 hectares due to flooding. However, the remaining kumquat trees are generally sufficient to supply the market for the Lunar New Year 2026.

Farmers in Tu Lien kumquat village are focusing on pruning branches and nurturing the fruit before bringing it to market. Kumquat growers use ropes to secure and tie branches into predetermined shapes to adjust the canopy, distribute the fruit evenly, and maintain the tree's form. - Photo: PHUC TAI

In Tu Lien ornamental kumquat village, many gardeners create diverse styles such as: kumquats embracing driftwood, kumquats with exposed roots creating an antique look, kumquats planted in pots… - Photo: PHUC TAI

Mr. Phan Duy Hung (owner of a kumquat garden in Tu Lien ornamental kumquat village) said that his garden currently has about 750-800 kumquat trees of various types, offering a diverse range of shapes from mini tabletops to large trees, with prices ranging from a few hundred thousand dong to tens of millions of dong. This year, he expects traditional round-shaped kumquat trees, 3-3.5m tall, to sell for 15-25 million dong each. - Photo: PHUC TAI

Potted kumquat trees with sprinkler heads help keep the plants healthy and the fruit beautiful, ready for harvest - Photo: PHUC TAI

Ms. Ngo Thi Nga - President of the Traditional Kumquat Village Association of Tu Lien Ward (now Hong Ha Ward) - is personally watering and caring for kumquat trees during the final stages of preparation for the Tet season. Ms. Nga hopes for a successful Tet season, bringing a stable harvest for kumquat growers after a year of care. - Photo: PHUC TAI

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lang-dao-lang-quat-ha-noi-tat-bat-vao-mua-tuot-la-uon-the-don-xuan-2025121310294685.htm