Khanh Hoa (VNA) – As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, alongside traditional apricot and peach blossoms, ornamental grapevines cultivated in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa are emerging as a popular new choice for festive decoration.
With their upright forms and heavy clusters of fruit, ornamental grapevines symbolise abundance and prosperity, meeting both aesthetic preferences and expressing the aspiration for a peaceful and prosperous new year.
In traditional grape-growing areas in the south of Khanh Hoa, the ornamental grapevine market remains vibrant this year, attracting strong consumer interest thanks to the introduction of new grape varieties and meticulously crafted shapes. Such products are suitable for display in homes, offices, or as Tet gifts.
For the 2026 Tet season, the A8 Ornamental Grape Cooperative in Ninh Phuoc commune has prepared around 5,000 pots of ornamental grapevines. Depending on the age and variety, each vine produces a different number of fruit clusters, with some premium specimens yielding up to 25 bunches, said member of the cooperative Le Ngoc Hoai.
Prices currently range from several hundred thousand Vietnamese dong to approximately 3.5 million VND (135 USD) per pot. To date, about two-thirds of the cooperative’s output has already been ordered by traders and customers for the Tet market and spring flower fairs across many provinces and cities nationwide, he added.
Beyond their decorative value during Tet, ornamental grapevines are also appreciated for their long-term usability. After the holiday, owners can harvest the fruit for consumption, transplant the vines into the ground for trellis growing, or continue cultivating them in pots on rooftops or verandas. After six months to a year, the vines are capable of bearing fruit again./.
OCOP products dominate Tet gift baskets
A visit to major supermarkets such as Go!, Co.opmart and WinMart, as well as spring markets across Quang Ngai province, shows that OCOP product stalls are attracting the most attention.
