Persimmon harvest in Bilecik, Turkey:
- The persimmon harvest in Bilecik, which started in late October, is ongoing and involves a total area of 468 decares across several villages and towns.
- The majority of the harvest is sold to other provinces, with the rest being processed into high-value products.
- The Başköy Women's Association has established a drying greenhouse to improve the utilization of the product and increase its added value.
- The dried persimmons are popular among consumers and are used in various food products like cookies, cakes, molasses, jams, marmalades, and Turkish delight.
- The village of Başköy, a leading producer in the region, has seen improved income from persimmon production, with this year's yield being particularly good.