DESPITE the shortage of Thabyay (Eugenia) grafts, which is Myanmar’s traditional offering flower to the Buddha, its trade is good, according to the Eugenia farmers.
As plantations were covered with mud and sand because of the flood, farmers faced no good flowering and difficulties in replanting this year, resulting in a shortage of supplies in the market.
“The trade-in Eugenia grafts is good. We had to buy the ones that had already been planted. When the flood hit, the plants were covered with silt. The flowers were not beautiful. We weren’t able to grow them in this rainy season. So, the grafts are scarce. Sales are still strong,” said Ma Yati Moe Oo, a Eugenia farmer from Chaungsauk village, Pobbathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw.
Last year, the majority of Eugenia grafts grown in Nay Pyi Taw were purchased from Shwetaung, the farmers said.
Among many types of flowers offered to the Buddha, the Eugenia graft is one the best as it is durable for two weeks to three months, depending on the quality while water is regularly changed. — Thit Taw/ZS
