Areca nut cultivation brings stable income, so many farmers in the province have renovated and restored areca nut gardens to increase income and at the same time contribute to beautifying the countryside.
Those are the shares of Mr. Hoang Van Viet in zone 4, Xuan Huy commune, Lam Thao district when talking about the tree that carries the soul of the place where he was born and attached. Mr. Viet said that in the past, areca was considered a special sign of each family in the village. Because just by looking at the row of areca in front of the house, strangers could know how many members that family had. Like Mr. Viet's family, for example. After giving birth to 4 children, his father went to the market to buy 6 small areca trees to plant in the yard. Although they were planted at the same time, on the same piece of land, over time, the 6 trees had different sizes. The first two trees symbolize the tallest father and mother, the remaining 4 trees are smaller and shorter like the 4 siblings in the family. The villagers believe that the areca tree is a symbol of dignity, reunion and prosperity. Any areca tree that grows well and lives long is blessed. If unfortunately a tree is diseased, wilts or falls, it is a bad omen, and another tree must be found to replace it...
As a locality that still preserves the beauty of areca trees to decorate the countryside, everywhere in the village roads and alleys in Lam Thao, you can see the silhouette of areca trees and tall areca rows. The types of areca trees that are mainly chosen by the people here to grow are dwarf areca and white areca. Dwarf areca is often grown as an ornamental tree in the garden, medium height, slightly bulging trunk, with many prominent roots. White areca has a tall, round trunk, white flowers and especially the fruit when ripe is red, very eye-catching. The tree is up to 10 meters high, with a round trunk, close together, often planted in school yards, cultural houses...
In recent years, in addition to serving the spiritual needs and the betel chewing habit of many people, areca nuts have also been consumed strongly thanks to the export demand to the Chinese market. Currently, each bunch of areca nuts (100 nuts) has a selling price ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 VND. With stable income from areca nuts, many farmers have begun to renovate and restore areca gardens to create additional income, while contributing to beautifying the countryside with straight rows of areca nuts along new rural roads.
A corner of areca trees in Cao Xa commune, Lam Thao district.
Having been involved in the profession of “eating on the ground and working in the sky” for many years, at the end of summer, Mr. Nguyen Van Dung, Cam Khe district, is busy traveling back and forth to Lam Thao, Thanh Ba, Ha Hoa districts - areas with many areca trees in the province to buy areca trees. Mr. Dung shared: “Areca season starts from July to December. Areca trees purchased must ensure the following factors: round, intact and shiny green fruit, without missing the areca tip... With an average selling price of 60,000-70,000 VND/kg, with bunches full of fruit, the seller can earn millions...”.
Along with green bamboo hedges, banyan trees, ferry wharves, ... areca trees are one of the familiar images, leaving a strong impression of the countryside. The cultural beauty of growing areca in home gardens or the appearance of betel and areca in ceremonies and important occasions of life is a way for people to cherish and preserve, continue the relationship with areca nuts, creating good economic and spiritual values for generations.
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