Will unusual rain in the West affect Tet flowers?

Thousands of pots of Korean chrysanthemums at Tan An pineapple cooperative, An Hoa ward, Sa Dec city have been put on trellises, starting to pick the flowers (pick the tops) to prepare for the seeds (flowers) - Photo: DANG TUYET

According to farmers in Sa Dec Flower Village, Dong Thap Province, there has been unseasonal rain for the past two days. This phenomenon is a bit strange, because compared to the same period in many years, the rain ended two weeks ago.

Mr. Dang Quang Giau - Tan An flower and ornamental plant cooperative, An Hoa ward, Sa Dec city - said that the flower growing area of ​​the cooperative is about 3 hectares, estimated to supply the market with 200,000 flower baskets of all kinds. Of which, there are 35,000 baskets of multi-colored Korean raspberry chrysanthemums, stopping planting traditional yellow raspberries due to low selling price.

“The rain at this time is a bit more unusual than the same period in many years. If it only lasts for 1-2 days, it's okay, but if the rain lasts for more than a week, we need to pay attention to drainage for the root system and reduce lighting at night,” said Mr. Giau.

Mr. Dang Quang Giau (An Hoa ward, Sa Dec city) said that in rainy weather, he has to take better care of Tet flowers - Photo: DANG TUYET

According to the Economic Department of Sa Dec City, the area planted with ornamental flowers to serve the Spring of At Ty is about 100 hectares of chrysanthemums of all kinds, roses of all kinds, apricot, carnation, marigold, almond, orchid... of which about 70 hectares were planted first including chrysanthemums of all kinds, almond, roses...

Notably, the traditional yellow raspberry chrysanthemum is down to 75,000 baskets, and the colored raspberry is down to 100,000 baskets.

Farmers of Pho Tho - Ba Bo flower village (Binh Thuy district, Can Tho city ) take care of Tet flowers - Photo: THAI LUY

Mr. Doan Huu Bon - a farmer in Pho Tho - Ba Bo ornamental flower village (Binh Thuy district, Can Tho city) - said that the heavy rain from yesterday evening to this morning - December 3 did not have much impact on Tet flower growers.

“At this time, flower growers are very vigilant about "watching" Tet flowers, especially the weather, most afraid of fungi and diseases that often appear 2-3 days after rain. Therefore, this morning, flower growers started to treat rainwater, then spray pesticides to treat fungi and diseases,” said Mr. Bon.

In Pho Tho - Ba Bo flower village, there are currently more than 200 households growing Tet flowers (in Long Hoa and Long Tuyen wards, Binh Thuy district).

Despite many years of difficulties due to weather and slow consumption, people still keep the profession. It is expected to supply the market with 100,000 - 200,000 flower baskets of all kinds equivalent to 2024.

At this time, other short-term flowers are removed from the pots and prepared for planting - Photo: DANG TUYET

Mr. Tran Thanh Tam - Head of the Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection of Dong Thap province - said that the cold and rainy weather has only appeared in the past few days, so we have to wait more time to assess the level of impact on Tet flowers.

“The cold weather phenomenon occurs every year, Tet flower farmers have mastered flower care techniques. In particular, chrysanthemums must regulate the amount of light appropriately to bloom at the right time.

Regarding the whitefly disease that caused the yellow raspberry chrysanthemum to bloom unevenly last year, the agricultural sector also issued recommendations to farmers, and things are stable at this point," said Mr. Tam.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/mien-tay-xuat-hien-mua-bat-thuong-co-anh-huong-den-hoa-tet-20241203162353231.htm