Carob made the producers happy in Turkey

Carob made its producer happy MERSIN - Carob, also known as 'Carob' harvested in Mersin, found buyers between 25-30 TL per kilogram, which pleased the producer. In addition to domestically, it is in demand from many countries, especially Sweden, Norway, Lebanon and Russia. In addition to growing naturally in regions dominated by the Mediterranean climate, the harvest that started in carob, where many gardens were established in Mersin, was fruitful. The harvest of carob, which is also heavily traded, especially in Erdemli and Silifke districts, has come to an end. With the help of sticks, the producers collect the carobs that ripen one by one from the trees in the gardens they set up, especially on rough lands, by dropping them. It is stated that a tree that has grown and reached a certain age can produce around one tonne. It was stated that the product, which is currently sold between 25 and 30 TL per kilogram, from the manufacturer to the trader may see 45-50 TL in the future. ...