Turkey: Adana watermelon sweetens 8 countries through export

Adana's geographical indication registered watermelon sweetens mouths in 8 countries to which it is exported, as well as domestic consumption. Harvest continues in Adana watermelon, which was given a geographical indication registration certificate by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office last year. Known for its taste, color and aroma, Adana watermelon is exported to 8 countries, including Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as domestically sold. Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Muhammet Ali Tekin, said that this year, watermelon planting in the city took place on approximately 110 thousand decares. Saying that 3-10 tons of yield per decare is obtained, Tekin said: "Our harvest is slightly lower in early watermelons. Our production is 5-10 tons per decare towards the middle and the end of the harvest. While the price of watermelon was between 3.50-4 liras in the first harvest, the ...