As a result of high demand, the price of Chinese cabbage has increased after the Thingyan Festival, according to the vegetable market.
“Chinese cabbage price was K400-K500 a viss before Thingyan and now K1,500. The supply has been low, and demand has been high, so the price goes up nearly triple,” said an official from the vegetable wholesale centre.
It is predicted that prices will continue rising until May, and such fluctuation in prices will cause many difficulties for farmers and vegetable traders, said traders.
“It is expected that the price will go up until May. When there is an influx of supply, the price will plunge down again. We need to handle this market carefully,” said a farmer.
Although Chinese cabbage can be grown anywhere, it is primarily planted in areas with moderate climates. It is included in cabbage species and likes cold weather. Chinese cabbage is grown throughout the year in areas with moderate rain levels. — Thit Taw/ZS
