Vietnam: Binh Duong mangosteen crop fails, gardeners have no goods to sell

Most mangosteen gardeners in Binh Duong complain that mangosteen production has decreased seriously, and there is even no mangosteen to sell. Binh Duong has long been famous for its mangosteen specialty in Lai Thieu. Every gourmet wants to buy Lai Thieu mangosteen to enjoy. However, this year it is very difficult for many people to order mangosteens to eat or give as gifts. Mangosteen crop fails The mangosteen season is currently starting, but this year gardeners in Binh Duong said that this year's mangosteen crop has failed. A gardener in Binh Nham ward (Thuan An city, Binh Duong) said that this year many people ordered mangosteens but because the quantity of mangosteens was very small, they could not accept orders. "Last year, the amount of money collected after the mangosteen season was about nearly 500 million, but this year I don't know if it will be more than 10 million" - the owner of a garden house said sadly. Ms. Hoang Thu Huong (Hung Dinh ward, Thuan An city) said that ...