"Foreign" grapes take root in the cultivated land.

In the coastal delta area of ​​Hiep Thanh ward, the grape cultivation model of Mr. Pham Cong Ben's family (Xom Lam hamlet) has achieved initial success, adding to the appeal of eco-tourism in the local orchards.

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Mr. Pham Cong Ben, owner of Tam Ben Vineyard (Xom Lam hamlet, Hiep Thanh ward), said that he initially bought 10 grapevine saplings imported from South Korea. During the planting process, he taught himself techniques online, from grafting and flower induction to propagation.

To date, the vineyard has grown to approximately 150 vines with many varieties such as Korean milk grapes, peony, ruby, black grapes, etc., on an area of ​​nearly 900 m². All the vines were grafted and propagated by him from mother plants that had adapted to the local climate.

Mr. and Mrs. Pham Cong Ben (Xom Lam hamlet, Hiep Thanh ward) tend to their vineyard.

While many people choose to grow grapes in greenhouses to limit pests and diseases and reduce the impact of weather, Mr. Ben's family chose to grow them entirely outdoors. This method helps reduce investment costs and takes advantage of the long sunny days in the South, but it requires very high-level care techniques; during the rainy season, they only nurture the plants, and only in the dry season do they bear fruit to ensure yield.

Based on the success of the model, Mr. Pham Cong Ben's family continued to plant more than 100 grafted saplings to expand the garden, creating a space to attract visitors.

Mr. Ben shared: “Because the grapes are grown entirely outdoors, we have to monitor the weather. During the rainy season, I only focus on pruning branches and nurturing the leaves; only in the dry season do we allow the grapes to bear fruit to ensure quality and yield. Every day, the automatic watering system is operated for about 30 minutes in the morning to reduce the heat for the plants. Grapes are perennial fruit trees, with a lifespan of over 20 years, so the family boldly invested in and expanded the model.”

The vineyard is entirely outdoors, requiring specialized techniques and meticulous care.

With nearly 150 vines, the vineyard produces about 2-3 tons of organic grapes each year. The family mainly sells directly to visitors, so they often can't meet the demand.

The appeal of Tam Ben Vineyard lies not only in its clean grapes but also in its cool, green space amidst the sunny and windy coastal area. There is no entrance fee; visitors are free to explore, take photos, and buy grapes directly from the vineyard.

Tourists enjoy visiting, exploring , and taking souvenir photos under the grapevines laden with fruit.

According to local assessments, the grapevines have initially shown quite good adaptability to the coastal alluvial soil thanks to the long, dry season, which is favorable for flowering and fruiting.

Ms. Ngo Thi Bich Loan, Chairwoman of the Women's Union of Hiep Thanh Ward, commented: "Through this model, the locality hopes that women with low-yield agricultural land can learn to develop their economy , stabilize their lives, and contribute to the development of ecotourism in the area."

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