Turkey: 2.5 million medicinal and aromatic plant seedlings were planted

Within the scope of the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Project by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, approximately 2.5 million medicinal and aromatic plant seedlings, mostly rosemary, were planted on an area of 1200 decares. In the statement made by the Metropolitan Municipality, it was noted that the project, which is one of the most important rural development moves of Kocaeli, provided support to the growers of rosemary, medicinal mint and lemon balm with high added value. The project, which started in Kandıra last year, included İzmit, Kartepe, Derince and Karamürsel this year, the statement said, adding, "Medical mint and sugar herb plantings have also started in the Kocaeli University Arslanbey campus. With the project, women's employment has also increased. Women work in planting seedlings. While contributing to the family budget, some girls of marriageable age prepare dowry and weddings with the money they earn." expressions were used. In the statement, it was noted that 2 ...