Gardening guides and agricultural success stories in Vietnam

Various guides and human-interest stories highlight home gardening and agricultural success in Vietnam. For domestic fruit cultivation, experts suggest specific care for different species:

Chili plants require ample sunlight and careful watering to avoid waterlogged soil. Banana plants thrive in well-drained, organic-rich soil and benefit from organic mulch, though growers should limit the number of shoots per bush to prevent nutrient competition. Mango trees need significant space for their large canopies and direct sunlight to ensure healthy flowering and fruiting.

In terms of medicinal and functional plants, growing Cleistocalyx operculatus (vối) provides a sustainable source of leaves for traditional beverages and offers antioxidant benefits through its polyphenol and flavonoid content.

On a personal level, former VTV MC Diễm Quỳnh maintains a lush, resort-like garden in the outskirts of Hanoi. Additionally, in Cần Thơ, retired official Trần Phước Sơn has successfully transitioned to large-scale agriculture, managing a 20-hectare longan orchard that meets GlobalGAP and VietGAP standards.