Darende's famous honey pumpkin is making the producer smile

Honey pumpkins grown in Darende district of Malatya, which have seen increased production in recent years, are making both the producer and the consumer smile in the markets this year. Honey pumpkins grown in Irmaklı Neighborhood of Darende district are receiving great interest from citizens for their flavor and aroma. Producer Aziz Turgut, who sells honey pumpkins at the Darende vegetable market, stated that the pumpkins obtained from region-specific seeds are receiving significant interest. Turgut said, "In recent years, our honey pumpkin cultivation has improved. We are producing pumpkins weighing 30-40 kilograms. This honey pumpkin is grown with a seed specific to Darende. We sell whole pumpkins to some of our customers and sliced ones to others. This year, the average price per kilogram is 15 TL for whole purchases and 20 TL ...