Vietnam from above: Scene of the vegetable harvest in Hoc Mon

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The scene of harvesting cilantro in Dong Thanh commune, Hoc Mon district, Ho Chi Minh City has attracted many photographers to “hunt” for photos recently. Viewed from above, the ponds of coriander appear green and impressive.

Lush green ponds with a view from above. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

The characteristic of this vegetable is that it floats on water, so water source is one of the factors that help the plant grow well. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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People grow duckweed with duckweed. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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It is known that this type of duckweed helps vegetable plants grow, but also has the potential to cause harm. Therefore, the amount of duckweed must be moderate, not too little or too much. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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The beds of spinach are green and beautiful. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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The pond and the dry land create an impressive contrast. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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When it’s harvest time, farmers dive into the pond to cut each vine of water spinach… Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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…and gathered them into bundles, then moved them to shore. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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Then, cut off the roots and wash them before handing them over to termites and selling them at markets and supermarkets. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

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Malabar spinach is a familiar vegetable in hot pot dishes or sour soups, so it is not only bought by people every day, but also regularly ordered by restaurants. Photo: Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa


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