Ly Son island has over 320 hectares dedicated to onion and garlic cultivation, producing approximately 3,000 tonnes annually. (Photo: VNA)
Ly Son island has over 320 hectares dedicated to onion and garlic cultivation, producing approximately 3,000 tonnes annually. (Photo: VNA)
Harvesting garlic in Ly Son fields. (Photo: VNA)
Harvesting garlic in Ly Son fields. (Photo: VNA)
The joy of a Ly Son farmer celebrating a good harvest and high prices. (Photo: VNA)
The joy of a Ly Son farmer celebrating a good harvest and high prices. (Photo: VNA)
A portion of the harvested garlic is dried and stored, awaiting better prices for higher profits. (Photo: VNA)
A portion of the harvested garlic is dried and stored, awaiting better prices for higher profits. (Photo: VNA)
Garlic farming has helped Ly Son residents escape poverty. (Photo: VNA)
Garlic farming has helped Ly Son residents escape poverty. (Photo: VNA)
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Ly Son - Kingdom of onions and garlic

The island district of Ly Son in Quang Ngai province is not only the homeland of the Hoang Sa Flotilla but also renowned as the "Kingdom of onions and garlic." These crops, known for their distinctive and delicious flavors, stand apart from similar varieties found elsewhere. In Vietnam, onions and garlic are typically grown in river deltas. However, on Ly Son Island, these plants have taken deep root in the sandy soil, thriving and becoming famous local specialties.