Currently, when the basil fields in Phu Xuyen Hanoi begin to harvest for making essential oils, the weather is not in favor.
From the end of April until now, the weather has changed erratically, heavy rain has often occurred and so far there has been no sign of stopping. At hydropower stations and upstream of the Red River, flood discharges are required, leading to an increase in the amount of water downstream.
Basil is distributed mainly at alluvial flats and on the side of the Red River. High water combined with heavy rain for many days has resulted in serious flooding in many areas of basil that are coming to be harvested. Therefore, basil is dead and cannot be harvested.
In 2018, the historic heavy rain combined with flood discharge from China and upstream caused all basil grown on the sides of the Red River to be wiped out overnight.
With flooded basil areas, farmers harvest early even though it is not yet ready for harvest. The amount of essential oil harvested is poor because basil is not enough old and the weather is rainy and humid.
The production of basil essential oil in the 2022 crop is certainly lower than the forecast.
Star anise is a moisture-loving plant suitable for places with an average rainfall of 1,200-1,800mm/year and average annual humidity of 70-80%. The average annual temperature is from 20-210C. Absolute altitude from 200-800m above sea level.
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All basil in the flooded area are dead, unable to recover for the second and third harvest. The area of dead basil accounts for 30% of the total growing area.
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Heavy rain and strong winds locally have seriously affected crops such as rice, vegetables, and flowers. Basil is also among them. After surveying, a number of large basil fields were flooded with heavy water, unable to drain in time, causing the entire plant to die.
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