Busy winter season on fields of Nguyen Luong Bang commune
DO TUAN•25/10/2025 20:08
As the first chilly winds of winter sweep across Hai Phong, farmers in Nguyen Luong Bang commune are busy tilling the soil and sowing seeds. The lively atmosphere on the fields reflects their hopes for a bountiful winter harvest.
Nguyen Luong Bang commune has nearly 200 ha of concentrated vegetable cultivation, mainly in Do Thuong and Do Ha hamlets, formerly part of Pham Kha communeIn recent days, farmers have been working diligently to prepare the soil and plant winter crops. With favorable weather conditions, the fields are bustling as vegetables grow wellDo Thuong and Do Ha have long been traditional vegetable-growing areas, where green onions still occupy the largest portion of farmlandAutomatic irrigation systems help keep the vegetable beds lush and green while saving labor and making cultivation more efficientWith about 1,800 m2 of specialized vegetable fields, Vu Viet Le from Do Ha hamlet said his family rotates crops such as kohlrabi, cauliflower, and cabbage. “We can harvest every month, so our fields are always green, and we have work all year round,” said LeAcross the fields, farmers cover young plants with plastic sheets to protect them from cold winds. The transparent covers keep both the air and soil warm and moist, helping the vegetables take root and grow well as the weather turns colderHaving grown vegetables for years, Pham Thi Ngat from Do Ha hamlet said this is the time when vegetable prices are high. “A bed of baby bok choy can sell for between 500,000 and 1.2 million VND, depending on quality and harvest time,” said NgatShort-term crops such as baby bok choy, mustard greens, and kohlrabi can be harvested after only 20 to 30 days if the weather is favorable. Thanks to this quick cycle, farmers can grow several rounds of vegetables during the winter, making full use of the land and increasing their incomeBountiful harvests not only bring financial rewards but also strengthen the farmers’ commitment to nurturing the vibrant vegetable fields of Nguyen Luong Bang commune
