Vietnam consumers warned over unverified fruit seedlings

Consumers are being urged to exercise caution when purchasing fruit seedlings through online social media groups. High demand for various species, including citrus, guava, and mango, has led to a surge in unregulated sales on digital marketplaces.

Buyers often encounter sellers using attractive imagery and claims of ‘easy to grow’ or ‘high yield’ without providing verifiable documentation regarding the origin or quality of the plants. This lack of transparency poses significant risks to agricultural productivity, as low-quality or incorrect seedlings can lead to slow growth, poor adaptation to soil, and long-term financial losses for farmers.