Tet flowers of all kinds have flooded flower markets in Ho Chi Minh City, from September 23 Park (District 9), Gia Dinh Park (Phu Nhuan District, Go Vap District), Le Van Tam Park (District 1). District 1) to the “rich area” Phu My Hung (District 7)…
In the first days of opening for sale, people mainly came to see the flowers and ask about the prices of suitable types for Tet display.
Although the stalls and stalls are not yet fully covered, the September 23 Park flower market is already colorful with all kinds of fruits and flowers during Tet.
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Faced with the difficult economic situation of the past year, the price of flowers and ornamental plants this year is equal to or lower than last year's price, only apricot roots, peach roots, perennial bonsai trees, and large potted plants have prices as high as last year. millions
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Many people go for a walk to look at flowers, but have not yet decided to buy them
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According to traders at the September 23rd Tet Park flower market, this year's flower prices are not much different from last year's. Surveys show that each pair of raspberry daisies costs 9 - 250.000 VND, large marigolds cost 300.000 VND/pair, yellow daisies cost about 200.000 VND/pair, cockscomb flowers range from 200.000 - 120.000 VND/pair...
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“Many people don't like to buy flowers early because they're afraid of the high price, but not for me. Every year there is only one Tet holiday, so go early to choose beautiful flowers. If you can help the seller, you will be happy because the price is not much different," Mr. Nguyen Duc Hanh (residing in Phu Nhuan District) shared.
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The owner of a garden house in Cho Lach, Ben Tre confirmed that flower prices are very soft this year. This person said that the economy is difficult, people's income has decreased, now if the price is high, people will not buy, and gardeners will also suffer.
Ornamental kumquat trees with dragon shapes are offered for sale at prices ranging from 2 - 10 million VND/pot depending on size.
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A peach blossom gardener in Thai Binh was present at the park flower market on September 23, prices ranged from about 9 - 2,5 million VND/pot depending on size.
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Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thien (from Ben Tre) said chrysanthemums are the best-selling and easiest to sell during Tet holidays because of their bright colors and not too high prices.
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Foreign tourists enjoy visiting the September 23 park flower market
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“My flowers just came up yesterday so I don't know if they can be sold, but yesterday they were very poor, only a few customers ordered wholesale. I just hope to sell out soon, but this year is difficult for everyone," confided Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu (from Ben Tre).
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Flowers are full at September 23 park but there are still not many buyers
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The tenants of flower selling space at September 23 Park flower market are mostly those who have rented in previous years. They set up tents and hammocks to stay overnight here
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"Last year my family broke even, hopefully this year business will improve a bit so that next year we will have the motivation to continue," Mr. Tran Van Thong shared.
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According to many sellers, this year's Tet flower prices are somewhat softer than last year's. Only unique, eye-catching ornaments with large sizes have high prices.
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