Chestnut harvest started early in Turkiye

Producers in the Aydın mountains, which have a say in chestnut production in Turkey, are in a harvest frenzy. The difficult journey of chestnuts, an indispensable product of the winter months that appeals with their flavor, from the garden to the table started early this year. While the harvest, which is quite high this season compared to previous years, pleases producers, it is estimated that wholesale prices will be lower than in previous years. Producers in Aydın are in a chestnut harvest frenzy that will last about a month. The chestnut harvest, which started ten days earlier this year compared to previous years, continues with the workers' feverish work in the gardens. The chestnuts that are knocked down from the trees with poles are collected by the workers, and after staying in places called burials for 10-15 days, they are separated from their outer shells and delivered to the tables. The high yield of chestnuts, which are exported to many countries in the world, including ...