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Vietnamese farmers win big by growing exotic plants

Entering Vietnam in 2014, black tomatoes are now widely cultivated in Da Lat.

Pham Thi Thanh Thuy from Duc Trong Commune said that black tomatoes used to be scarce and there weren't enough to meet the market demand, but now the situation has improved with more farmers growing them.

Like red tomatoes, their black cousins can be harvested after three months. The jet-black fruits have been proven to be healthier than their relatives as they contain an antioxidant that helps fight diabetes and obesity.

Thuy said that every tomato plant bears from 5-7 kilograms each harvest, which used to fetch around VND200,000 ($9) per kilogram. The figure has fallen to tens of thousands now due to greater supply.

Read more at VnExpress International
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