Ngoc Linh ginseng is considered a treasure of the Vietnamese people, a particularly rare species of ginseng. Only on the top of Ngoc Linh mountain in the two provinces of Quang Nam and Kon Tum is it qualified in terms of soil, the soil is rich in microorganisms. Special minerals for ginseng to grow.
In order to protect and bring the Ngoc Linh ginseng brand further, in August 8, the Department of Intellectual Property issued a certificate of geographical indication registration for Ngoc Linh ginseng products to the two provinces of Quang Nam and Kon Tum.
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Ngoc Linh ginseng tree in the forest. Photo: Internet.
In Quang Nam province, Ngoc Linh ginseng is mainly grown in Nam Tra My district. According to planning, Nam Tra My district has more than 15.500 hectares of Ngoc Linh ginseng growing in 7/10 communes. However, currently in Nam Tra My district, there are 9/10 communes growing Ngoc Linh ginseng and other medicinal plants.
Mr. Tran Duy Dung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Nam Tra My district, Quang Nam province, said: Quang Nam province and Nam Tra My district also have a support mechanism for ethnic minorities to develop Ngoc ginseng. Linh, including leasing forest environmental services, supporting 80% of capital for Ngoc Linh ginseng growers. Currently, in Nam Tra My district, there are 18 enterprises investing in planting and developing Ngoc Linh ginseng and 1 enterprise has invested in building a pharmaceutical processing factory. In the future, we hope to attract many businesses to invest in deep processing of products from Ngoc Linh ginseng, such as medicinal herbs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, drinks... to enhance the value of Ngoc Linh ginseng. .
In June 6, the Prime Minister approved the Vietnamese ginseng development program until 2023, with a vision to 2030. Accordingly, by 2045, Vietnam will preserve wild ginseng genetic resources associated with protection. , develop forests, preserve biodiversity in the forest ecosystem and strive for the ginseng growing area to reach about 2030 hectares by 21.000. 2030% of the ginseng growing area will be granted planting area codes and geographical indications. Oriented to 100, developing ginseng to become an international brand product, striving to make Vietnam a major ginseng producer in the world. After the Vietnam Ginseng Development Program, Quang Nam province promoted the application of technology in cultivating and developing Ngoc Linh ginseng, promoting and promoting Ngoc Linh ginseng products.
Mr. Ho Quang Buu, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Nam province, said: Quang Nam province's policy is to develop into a medicinal center of the Central - Central Highlands region. This policy has been agreed by the Prime Minister. People grow ginseng and develop ginseng at the same time as protecting the forest and protecting the environment.
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Ngoc Linh ginseng products. Photo: Internet.
Nam Tra My district regularly organizes ginseng festivals and Ngoc Linh ginseng markets, creating a market for ginseng consumption and promoting local agricultural products. This is also a place for farmers and businesses to meet and exchange techniques for growing and caring for Ngoc Linh ginseng and other medicinal plants. Ms. Nguyen Thi Huynh, Director of Huynh Sam One Member Limited Liability Company (Nam Tra My district), said: Every time the ginseng festival or ginseng fair takes place, I bring ginseng to sell. The company was established in 2016, growing 5 hectares of ginseng. Growing ginseng needs to be planted at an altitude of 1.800 m - 2.000 m above sea level. The requirement is to have humus soil to grow ginseng. Planted naturally, in summer weather, water the plants once every 10 days to 1 month, but in the rainy season there is no need to water. Ngoc Linh ginseng is used to soak wine and honey, ginseng leaves are used to make tea to drink ginseng leaf tea, and fresh ginseng roots are eaten directly. The world has recognized Ngoc Linh ginseng as the best ginseng in the world.
