Farmers worry about early blooming of chrysanthemum greens
In early November, in Cho Lach flower village, the atmosphere of preparation for the Tet flower crop has begun to bustle. However, joy is mixed with worry when many chrysanthemum fields - the main flower serving the Tet market - suddenly take a toll and bloom early due to erratic rain and sunshine.
Mr. Truong Van Thuan, who has been involved in ornamental flower cultivation for nearly 20 years, said that his family's garden this year has about 6,000 pots of chrysanthemum and raspberry to serve the Tet market.
Currently, about 40 - 50% of pots are made with cotton early, so we have to be on duty every day in the garden to adjust the watering and fertilizing to limit damage.
"We have to monitor each pot, adjust the light, water and fertilizer appropriately, just hope that the flower pots are of the best quality to supply the Tet market in time," Mr. Thuan shared.
Mr. Trinh Tan Xieu - also a farmer in Cho Lach commune - said that this year the weather is too erratic, the plant is young and has many branches, so the care schedule must be constantly changed.
This year's weather is very unfavorable, with continuous rain for 3-4 days and more prolonged and hot weather than previous years, so we have to monitor and adjust carefully for each pot to keep up with Tet.
"Although it is hard, everyone tries hard every day, pruning branches and fertilizing at the right time, so that the most beautiful chrysanthemum pots can bloom in time for Tet," Mr. Chieu shared.
Localities coordinate technical support
Talking to Lao Dong, Mr. Tran Huu Nghi - Vice Chairman of Cho Lach Commune People's Committee said that the whole commune has more than 3,500 hectares of agricultural production, of which about 500 hectares are planted with raspberry chrysanthemum - a typical flower for each Tet holiday.
Previously, the commune has developed a standard chrysanthemum production process, instructing people on how to care for, water, and fertilize at the right stage to stabilize the Tet flower crop.
To cope with unusual weather, the commune government and farmers regularly inspect and guide the adjustment of watering, fertilizing, and pruning branches, helping the plants grow stably before Tet.
"The process has been applied by the people, but due to unfavorable weather, the commune coordinated with the professional sector to guide and adjust care to ensure the Tet flower crop," said Mr. Nghi.
Although many chrysanthemum pots are blooming early and are having difficulty due to weather, Cho Lach people are still trying their best to take care of them, hoping that this year's Tet flower crop will be stable and of good quality.
With timely support from the locality and the efforts of the people, this year's Tet flower crop hopes to bring a complete, joyful and warm spring to flower growers, Mr. Nghi added.
