Many kumquat enthusiasts visit gardens in Vi Khe Ward (Ninh Binh) early to select trees. Photo: Nguyen Lanh – VNA
Gardeners actively shape and care for kumquat trees to ensure the fruit ripens perfectly for Tet. Photo: Nguyen Lanh – VNA
Adjusting the shape to create well-balanced kumquat trees. Photo: Nguyen Lanh – VNA
At this time, the kumquat fruit has reached sufficient weight, and growers use thin wire to adjust the tree’s shape. Photo: Nguyen Lanh – VNA
Ninh Binh kumquat hub busy preparing for Tet season
With just over one month to go until the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse, garden owners in Vi Khe Ward – the “kumquat capital” of Ninh Binh province – are busy preparing supplies for the Tet market. Photo: Nguyen Lanh – VNA