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Fruit
A Hue farmer converts low-lying poor paddy to lotus, reaching 3-5 times rice cropping and an annual income of JPY 5.9 million
A farmer in Hue who switched poorly drained, low-lying bad fields to lotus (sen) is earning far more than from rice. Le Thi Hoai Uyen of Phu Bai expanded lotus planting from 2 ha to more than 15 ha, and the family's annual income has reached about one billion dong (about 5.9 million yen at roughly 170 dong to the yen). What would not bear fruit with rice... -
Crops & Agricultural Products
Lotus
Overview: The lotus is Vietnam's national flower and a plant of both cultural and agricultural importance. All of the lotus flower, seeds (lotus seeds), root (lotus root), stem, and leaves are used for food, medicine, and decoration. In particular, lotus tea (Tra sen) is known as a premium tea representative of Vietnam, and lotus seeds are su... -
Mekong Delta
Dong Thap Province
Vietnamese name Dong Thap Area 3,377 km² Population about 1.7 million Provincial capital / central city Cao Lanh City Climate tropical monsoon climate. Floods in the rainy season. Annual average temperature 27°C. Overview Dong Thap Province is a Mekong Delta province affectionately known as the 'lotus province' (Tinh Sen). The province's lotus flowers... -
Central
Hue City (Thua Thien Hue Province)
Vietnamese name Thua Thien Hue Area 5,033 km² Population about 1.2 million Provincial capital / central city Hue City (World Heritage: the Complex of Hue Monuments) Climate tropical monsoon climate. Very heavy rainfall, over 3,000 mm a year. September to December is the heavy-rain period. Overview Thua Thien Hue Province, home to the ancient capital of Hue... -
Agriculture
A guide to Vietnam's lotus cultivation and its many uses
A thorough explanation of the lotus, cherished as Vietnam's national flower, from the reality of its cultivation to how lotus tea is made, the edible use of lotus seeds, and its use as a tourism resource. We deliver the latest on-the-ground trends for agricultural professionals and food importers. -
Thai agriculture
Vietnam's tea production: an explanation of varieties, growing regions, and export trends
We clearly explain Vietnam's tea production, covering varieties such as green tea, lotus tea, and oolong, the major growing region of Thai Nguyen province, export trends, and its distinctive tea culture. Essential content for those interested in food imports or the agriculture business.
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