The capital of yellow apricot in the Central region "changes its clothes" to welcome Tet

TPO - These days, the apricot blossom nurseries in An Nhon town (Binh Dinh province), known as the largest "capital" of yellow apricot blossoms in Central Vietnam, are bustling with activity in preparation for Tet (Lunar New Year).

December 28, 2024 | 11:53

TPO - These days, the apricot blossom nurseries in An Nhon town (Binh Dinh province), known as the largest "capital" of yellow apricot blossoms in Central Vietnam, are bustling with activity in preparation for Tet (Lunar New Year).

Every year in December, apricot blossom growers in An Nhon town (Binh Dinh province) are busy removing leaves from their trees to ensure the flowers are ready for sale, serving people celebrating the Lunar New Year. Photo: Truong Dinh

An Nhon town is considered the largest apricot blossom capital in Central Vietnam. Thousands of households cultivate apricot blossoms, covering an area of ​​approximately 145 hectares. Apricot blossom cultivation contributes to increased income and employment for local residents. In recent years, apricot blossoms for Tet (Lunar New Year) have brought significant revenue to An Nhon town. (Photo: Truong Dinh)

According to gardeners, pruning the leaves of apricot blossom trees is considered a crucial step, requiring considerable experience and careful planning. Apricot blossom trees pruned at this time are primarily for sale in the North. This is because the weather in the northern provinces is colder, so pruning must be done earlier. Photo: Truong Dinh

“The apricot blossom tree is mainly dependent on the weather. If you prune the leaves early and the weather is warm and sunny, all the flowers will bloom. But if it's cold, the flowers won't bloom, rendering the tree useless,” said 65-year-old Nguyen Van Sanh from Trung Dinh village. Currently, the area planted with apricot blossom trees has increased significantly, while the market for apricot blossom trees is saturated, and purchasing power is no longer as strong as before. People now prefer bonsai apricot blossom trees. Photo: Truong Dinh

According to locals, the job of pruning apricot blossom leaves is relatively simple, but requires meticulous attention to detail. Photo: Truong Dinh

Leaf removal must always be done at the right time so that the apricot blossoms can produce large, beautiful, and evenly distributed buds in time for Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Photo: Truong Dinh

According to the gardeners, the current weather is relatively favorable; although there is light rain, the warm weather is helping the apricot blossom trees thrive and produce many buds. Photo: Truong Dinh

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thi, 56 years old, from Trung Dinh village, said that not many people come to see the apricot blossoms at this time; usually, it's at the beginning of next month. Currently, some people do come to see the apricot blossoms, but mostly they are just "checking in" and looking beforehand. Photo: Truong Dinh

Taking advantage of the off-season, people are working as hired laborers to earn extra income for Tet (Lunar New Year) preparations. Currently, a day's work earns 180,000 - 200,000 VND. Photo: Truong Dinh

A bustling atmosphere prevails in the largest apricot blossom capital of Central Vietnam these days. Photo: Truong Dinh

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