(Baonghean.vn) -As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, fruits traditionally offered to ancestors always attract customers. Many fruits from farmers in rural areas of Nghe An province are ready to supply the Tet market.
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| Mr. Hoang Dinh Viet, from Hamlet 8, Khai Son Commune (Anh Son District), has over 100 banana trees, including dozens that bear fruit just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year). Mr. Viet said: "Bananas are an indispensable fruit during Tet, so they sell very well at this time. Traders often come to buy them directly from the farm at a price of 150,000 - 200,000 VND per bunch, depending on the number of hands." |
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| waxy tangerine |
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| The Lunar New Year is also the time when orange and tangerine orchards are laden with ripe fruit. Ms. Nguyen Thi Viet from Hamlet 3, Hoa Son Commune (Anh Son District) said: "My family currently has about 30 tangerine trees that are ripening rapidly. Many people have come to inquire about buying them, but I haven't sold them yet. I'm waiting until closer to Tet for a higher price. The average price is 35-40 thousand VND/kg." |
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| Large apples are grown in many areas of Nghe An province. |
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| In Dinh Son commune (Anh Son district), more than 350 large apple trees belonging to Mr. Nguyen Sy Khanh's family in Cay Chanh hamlet are also ready for harvest. Mr. Khanh said: "At this time, many people have already placed orders for Tet (Lunar New Year). On average, my family harvests 20-30 kg of apples each day to meet the needs of people in the surrounding area." |
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| With prices ranging from 30,000 to 40,000 VND per kilogram, apples are being purchased directly from the orchards by traders. |
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| Many milk fruit growing regions also promise additional income during the Tet holiday. |
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| Dien pomelos are also a popular fruit during Tet (Lunar New Year). They sell for 30-50 thousand dong per fruit at local markets. |
Huyen Trang
