The Distinctive Art of Elevated Flower Cultivation
Thursday, 25/12/2025, 15:05 (GMT+7)
(DTO) What defines the identity of Sa Dec Flower Village is the practice of growing flowers on elevated racks. To adapt to the rising tides of the Tien River, local farmers have innovated a "non-soil-contact" cultivation method, creating a picturesque riverine landscape as they paddle boats to tend to their blooms. From a traditional craft village, Sa Dec has transformed itself into a vibrant "Flower Kingdom."
Stretching along the gentle Tien River, Sa Dec Flower Village benefits from fertile alluvial soil and a favorable climate, making it the largest "flower kingdom" in the Mekong Delta.Spanning nearly 1,000 hectares, the craft village maintains its vibrant beauty from dawn till late at night to ensure timely supplies for the Lunar New Year market, thanks to investments in infrastructure and biotechnology.Featuring over 2,000 varieties of flowers and ornamental plants-from traditional Moroccan daisies and marigolds to premium species like Lisianthus and Petunias-all are placed on elevated racks to catch the sun and breeze.Watering and care are meticulously carried out daily to ensure the flowers reach their peak brilliance just in time for the Spring festival.As the Lunar New Year approaches, Sa Dec seems to don a new coat. Pots of Moroccan daisies on elevated racks create a vibrant tapestry of colors.The countryside is filled with the spirit of Spring, with flowers blooming everywhere from main roads to small alleys. Locals utilize every inch of sidewalk and canal banks to display and tend to their blooms.To adapt to the unique riverine environment, residents design elevated racks over the fields, creating a unique landscape where they must paddle boats between the flower rows.The harmony between the soul of the Mekong Delta-represented by conical hats and wooden boats—and the fragrance of countless flowers creates a signature cultural painting and a source of pride for the people of the "Land of Pink Lotuses" every Spring.Boats carrying fresh flowers dock at the wharf, while lines of trucks wait to transport them across provinces and cities, bringing the Spring essence of Sa Dec to every home.
