With the Vietnamese New Year, Tet, on the horizon, flower garden owners across the country are strategically altering their cultivation practices to align supply with demand during the festive season. Unlike the usual practice of overproduction, garden owners are significantly reducing the number of ornamental plants and Tet flowers they grow to prevent surplus inventory.
In preparation for Tet, workers in these gardens engage in specialized tasks such as trimming leaves, cutting buds, and watering plants. The meticulous timing of these activities ensures that flowers bloom precisely on Tet, contributing to the vibrant spectacle integral to the festivities. Despite the labor-intensive nature of the work, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation as the gardens transform into colorful displays.
Despite a slight increase in the costs of materials, fertilizers, and pesticides throughout the year, many garden owners remain optimistic about the stability of Tet flower prices. This optimism, based on pricing trends from the previous year, is expected to encourage traders and customers to invest in these symbolic flowers representing prosperity and renewal.
As the Tet holiday approaches, especially around the 10th day of the twelfth lunar month, flower gardens open their gates to welcome traders. These traders, essential for distributing flowers nationwide, place orders for the festive season. Their arrival marks the beginning of a busy period leading up to Tet, the most significant festival in Vietnamese culture.
