In Quynh Son, Nghe An province, Chu Van Bach has transformed his land into a stunning garden filled with thousands of palm trees, which have become a lucrative source of income for him. The palm trees thrive in the local soil and climate, allowing him to harvest abundant fruit. This year, with favorable prices, traders have flocked to his farm to purchase the produce, bringing in hundreds of millions of VND for Bach.

Bach, born in 1962, began his journey with palm cultivation over ten years ago during a visit to the mountainous areas of Nghe An. There, he observed local farmers successfully growing various types of palm trees, including dwarf and large varieties. Inspired by their success, he decided to explore palm cultivation himself. He initially purchased ten seedlings to test in his garden, and after four years, they began to bear fruit.

His initial success led to further expansion, and now he has 300 dwarf palm trees and 100 large palm trees that are producing fruit. Additionally, he has hundreds of other trees that are set to bear fruit soon. In a particularly profitable year, the price for fresh palm fruit reached 75,000 to 80,000 VND per kilogram, significantly boosting his income.

Besides selling the fruit, Bach also propagates palm seedlings for sale to local farmers. His seedlings are known for their robust growth, making them a popular choice among the community. Bach plans to continue expanding his palm cultivation and is committed to sharing his knowledge with local farmers to help them develop this profitable crop.

Nguyen Thi Hong Thu, the Chairwoman of the Farmers' Association in Quynh Son, praised Bach's model of combining fruit production with seedling propagation. She noted that palm trees are easy to care for, resistant to pests, and can withstand adverse weather conditions, making them an excellent investment for local farmers. The association plans to organize visits for its members to learn from Bach's experience and provide technical support for palm cultivation.