The highlands of Da Bac have long been known as a famous peach growing region of Phu Tho. Peach varieties are mainly selected from high hills and mountains, where the climate is harsher than the lowlands.
Thanks to this, peach blossoms have a characteristic faded pink color, thick petals, durable flowers, and are favored by the market every spring.
According to statistics from Da Bac Commune People's Committee, the whole commune currently has over 20 large-scale gardens, with a total area of over 5 hectares, about over 5,000 peach trees of all kinds such as phai peach, Bich peach, Bach peach. This is considered a crop that brings high economic value to local people in recent years.
According to PV's records, there is only more than 1 month left until the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, at this time peach gardens in Da Bac highland commune are entering the busiest period of the year.
From early morning, people are busy taking care of, pruning, and watering with the desire that peach blossoms bloom on time, in time to serve the Tet market. For them, each peach tree is not only a labor product but also an expectation for a full and prosperous spring.
In Truc Son hamlet, Da Bac commune, Mr. Tran Thien Tu's family is one of the households that has been attached to the wild peach growing profession for many years. More than 10 years of experience help Mr. Tu accumulate many secrets for taking care of peach trees according to the weather.
Currently, the family's peach garden has about more than 100 ancient peach trees, carefully cared for in each stage. This year, complicated weather conditions make care more difficult. However, many peach trees in the garden still grow well, with even buds, beautiful shapes, ready for the Tet market.
According to Mr. Tu, about 2 months before Tet, peach growers will base on the size of buds and weather developments to peel leaves, helping plants focus nutrients to nourish flowers. The ideal temperature for peach blossoms to develop and bloom on time for the New Year ranges from about 15 - 20 degrees Celsius.
This year's peach prices are relatively stable, commonly from 3 - 5 million VND/tree. For ancient, beautiful peach trees, they can be up to over 30 million VND," Mr. Tu said.
Sharing the same bustling atmosphere, at Tham Toan peach garden, Mr. Hoang Minh Tham - the garden owner said that in the past 2-3 years, the peach blossom market has become increasingly vibrant.
His family focuses on the mid-range customer segment, with prices per tree from 2 - 5 million VND. Peach shapes favored by customers include dragon shape, huyen shape, pine shape...
Mr. Hoang The Anh - owner of Hoang Anh peach garden said that in addition to preparing supply, gardeners also proactively promote products through social networks and information channels to connect with customers in many provinces and cities.
Tet peach rental services are also developing, with prices from 1 - 5 million VND/tree, including transportation and care costs.
Talking to PV, Mr. Quan Hoang Nam - Head of the Economic Department of Da Bac commune, Phu Tho province, said that with suitable climate and soil conditions, the locality has great potential to develop peach cultivation.
In the first years of favorable output, peach blossom growing has brought high income to people, gradually becoming a key economic model, contributing to improving living standards and promoting socio-economic development in the area," Mr. Nam said.
