Apricot growers in Vietnam wilted because of unfavorable weather

Published 2023년 1월 3일

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Vietnamese apricot growers are facing significant challenges due to erratic weather conditions leading to early blooming or loss of flowers, which is negatively impacting their revenue, especially during the Lunar New Year. Many gardeners are experiencing a decrease in orders and profit, with some even having to cut off early blooms and wait for later ones. The unpredictable weather and the high costs of fertilizers and pesticides are further exacerbating the financial strain. Additionally, forest apricot trees, a crucial source of income, are also failing to bloom as expected, leaving growers with few options other than selling the stumps after the Lunar New Year.

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Every year, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the blooming yellow apricot trees have become an indispensable symbol of the Vietnamese people. At this time, apricot growers are the busiest days because in addition to taking care of them, they also have to choose the time for the flowers to bloom on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. However, this year the erratic weather is becoming a challenge for many apricot garden owners. Recorded at some apricot gardeners in the city. In Pleiku (Gia Lai province), many pots of apricot blossom have bloomed all over the garden. Even many apricot trees have lost all their petals, leaving only the trunk and a few scattered leaves. To save, the gardeners had to cut off the flowers that bloomed early and nurture the remaining flower buds in the hope of selling in time for Tet. Particularly for the apricot trees that bloom a lot, they have to wait until next year's Tet season. According to some gardeners, at the beginning of November in the ...

Source: Agriculture