Citrus fruit production fields converted into dragonfruit greenhouses in Antalya, Turkey

Published 2021년 12월 3일

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The article highlights the growth of tropical fruit production in the Manavgat district of Antalya, Turkey, which started in 2015 and has expanded to cover 20,000 decares, with 16,000 decares under greenhouse. The production initially focused on bananas but has recently seen a surge in interest in pitaya fruit, also known as dragonfruit. The cultivation area for dragonfruit has grown from 15 decares in the beginning of last year to over 1,000 decares, due to its high market demand and potential for export to countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Iraq, Qatar, and EU nations. The high yield and profit potential of dragonfruit have attracted many growers and investors, with one family transforming part of their orange orchard into a 1.5-decare dragonfruit greenhouse, producing 8,000-10,000 fruits annually and generating an income of approximately 12,000 USD per year.

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Tropical fruit production, which started in 2015 in the Manavgat district of Antalya, Turkey, has expanded to an area of 20,000 decares, 16,000 of which is under greenhouse. In addition to bananas, the cultivation area of pitaya fruit, also known as dragonfruit, has exceeded 1,000 in the last year. Manavgat, one of Turkey's largest tourism destinations, also contributes to the country's economy with agricultural production. The growers from Manavgat have become pioneers in tropical fruit production in Turkey. Tropical fruit production, which started in 2015, has now reached 20,000 decares. Banana production, which started in a 21-decare greenhouse in 2014 for trial purposes, is carried now out in a 15,000 decare greenhouse area. In addition to bananas, pitaya fruit has started to attract attention from growers in the last year. The cultivation area of dragonfruit, which was produced on only 15 decares of land at the beginning of last year, exceeded 1,000 decares in a year. Due to ...

Source: Hortidaily