Vietnam: Ethnic people in Vinh Chau town have chosen to plant white radish

Referring to Vinh Chau town (Soc Trang province), in addition to purple onions being the main crop that creates a reputation for this land, in recent years, Khmer ethnic people here have chosen white radish to grow. manufacture. Due to its ability to withstand rain, white radish is suitable for growing in loose soil. The most suitable planting time is in the dry seasons (from October to March of the lunar calendar). When sowing seeds, farmers cover the ground with straw to retain moisture, while avoiding damage when it rains or the seeds float to the ground when watered. Located along Huong Lo 29 and Huong Lo 30 in the communes of Lac Hoa, Vinh Hai, Vinh Phuoc... (Vinh Chau town), these days, vast fields of white radish lie exposed in the middle of sunny and sandy, waiting for the harvest. White radish belongs to the group of short-term vegetables, on average from the time of planting to harvest ranges from 45 - 55 days. At first, Vinh Chau farmers only intercropped white radish ...