As Tet approaches, the atmosphere in the renowned peach growing areas of An Duong ward, Hai Phong, intensifies daily.

About 40 days before Tet, garden owners in Dong Du village strip the leaves from peach trees to concentrate nutrients for the blossoms.

The timing of leaf stripping varies with late-year weather conditions. This year, favorable weather has resulted in beautiful, timely blossoms.

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A large peach tree, with its roots carefully prepared, has been rented for 3 million VND and awaits pickup.

Local residents say that these peach trees, known for their strong vitality, have made a robust recovery under the care of experienced farmers, producing uniform and beautiful blossoms, promising a bountiful Tet season.

Ms. Quan Thi Yen prunes a peach tree recently brought from a garden in Moc Chau.

In recent years, due to shrinking agricultural land, An Duong residents have leased gardens in Moc Chau, Son La, to cultivate ancient peach trees there by grafting branches. During the Tet 2025 season, 300 peach trees from Ms. Yen's An Duong garden were completely lost due to Typhoon Yagi's devastation, leaving only 200 trees in Moc Chau as capital for rebuilding.

According to government statistics, the total annual income for 1,000 flower and ornamental plant growing households in the commune ranges from 80-100 billion VND, primarily generated during the year-end season. However, after Typhoon Yagi, 80% of the peach cultivation area in An Duong (formerly Dang Cuong commune) was completely destroyed by waterlogging.

Mr. Vu Dung, a peach garden owner in Dong Du village, makes a video call for a customer to inspect the ordered peach tree's blossoms, buds, and overall health.

According to Mr. Dung, over 50% of the ornamental peach trees rented annually come from repeat customers. Some trees, well-suited to a home's aesthetic, are rented for many consecutive years if their blossom quality remains consistent.

A peach tree laden with large, plump buds was reserved by a customer weeks before Tet.

The An Duong Ward Farmers' Association reports that approximately 70% of the ward's peach and kumquat trees have been bought or rented by customers both within and outside the city. Tet peach tree prices range from 25-30 million VND for a large tree, 7-10 million VND for a medium tree, and 1,5-5 million VND for a small tree.

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