Seasons of herbs on the white sand of Quynh Luu

From barren rice fields, people in Quynh Van commune (Quynh Luu) have boldly switched to growing herbs such as perilla, Vietnamese balm, basil, scallions, etc. Vegetables are rooted in the soil and alluvial sand, not only creating a green livelihood but also opening up clean production directions, linking consumption, and elevating the brand of local agricultural products.

Each plot of rice is planned in neat rows, covered in a lush green color of herbs and vegetables - proof of the transformation of the coastal countryside when farmers boldly abandon ineffective rice cultivation. Photo: TP

The beds of herbs grow well on sandy alluvial soil, with few pests and diseases, suitable for clean agricultural production. These are plants that are not picky about soil, easy to care for, have a short growing period, and have high economic value. Photo: TP

Farmers in Quynh Van commune use local underground water for drip irrigation, saving water and limiting plant diseases. Regular watering helps vegetables stay fresh for a long time, ensuring quality when harvested. Photo: TP

Weeding, tilling the soil, and fertilizing with organic fertilizers – the care process is not complicated but requires steady and careful hands. If well cared for, herbs will yield a regular harvest that lasts for many months. Photo: TP

Vegetables are trimmed into hand-sized handfuls, selected according to the traders' requirements. A sao of perilla after 3 months can bring in over 5 million VND - a stable source of income to help people improve their economy. Photo: TP

Herbs such as basil, cinnamon, perilla... are bundled evenly, sorted in the field, ensuring hygiene and eye-catching. This is an important factor for Quynh Van herbs to retain long-term traders. Photo: TP

Selling vegetables directly at the field helps reduce transportation and preservation costs, while shortening the intermediary chain, increasing income for growers. Photo: TP

Farmers keep some of the vegetables to flower and collect seeds. The seeds are dried in the sun and carefully preserved for planting the next crop. Photo: TP

The soil is plowed, left fallow and covered with plastic to retain moisture and limit weeds. This is an important step that determines the success or failure of each crop. Photo: TP

Folk experience of mixing sand with soaked seeds helps the seeds to be evenly distributed and germinate easily. Growers prioritize clean seeds, not chemically treated. Photo: TP

After sowing seeds, farmers use misting method to create light humidity, stimulating fast and even germination. Some vegetables will be kept in place, others will be transplanted into beds. Photo: TP

The seedlings are gently pulled out, and healthy ones are selected to be transplanted into the field. This step requires skill to avoid damaging the young roots. Photo: TP

With intensive farming experience, people always arrange vegetable crops to overlap each other, helping to maintain a steady income, creating a source of spices to supply the market all year round. Photo: TP

Clip: Thanh Phuc

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