Selling peach trees grown in fields, people in Western Nghe An earn tens of millions each day
(Baonghean.vn) - These days, the Na Ngoi border area (Ky Son) located at the foot of Pu Xai Lai Leng mountain is bustling with people buying and selling peach trees under the thick fog. Peach branches grown by people from the fields can now yield tens of millions of dong a day.
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For the past 10 days, people in Na Ngoi commune have started going to the fields to cut down stone peach trees to sell to traders to serve the Lunar New Year. The peach trees have been planted by the people for many years, and have now become valuable commodities, helping to bring a more fulfilling Tet to families. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Both sides of the road in Phu Kha 1, Phu Kha 2, Tong Khu, Buoc Mu villages... are filled with peaches for buyers to choose from. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Local people say they can earn from several million to several tens of millions of dong a day by cutting down peach trees to sell. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Peach trees are brought to be planted in people's houses. Depending on the size of each peach branch, the seller and buyer can negotiate the price. Peach trees in this area are diverse with prices ranging from a few hundred to tens of millions of dong. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Because they grow in high mountains with cold climates, peaches are covered with moss and mold. Usually, peach branches like this are more expensive than "young" peaches with a shorter lifespan. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Some branches have flowers and new shoots. Photo: Dao Tho |
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A giant peach branch worth 12 million VND has been ordered by traders. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Some villagers even display wild chickens next to peach branches to attract buyers. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Many trucks are loaded with peaches, ready to be transported downstream. Photo: Dao Tho |