Drought halved the yield on Zivzik pomegranates.

The yield of Siirt's famous Zivzik pomegranate has halved due to drought. The sale of Zivzik pomegranates, which are grown in some villages of Şirvan and Pervari districts, continues. Named after the Dişlinar (Zivzik) village in Şirvan, these pomegranates, known for their thin skin, large red grains, and unique aroma, have completed their harvest. After the harvest, the pomegranates are sold both in the city and sent to Istanbul, Bursa, Samsun, and surrounding provinces. Fruit seller Hacı Salten stated that all pomegranates in Siirt are the same, but the ones from the Pervari region are preferred because they are juicier. "Compared to last year, the yield this year is less due to drought. Most of the pomegranates from the Şirvan side dried up. They did not put them on the market, they distributed them to factories. That's why prices are rising. They are receiving demand from Istanbul, Bursa, Samsun, Diyarbakır, Şırnak, and Van. We buy them for 30 lira and sell them for 35 lira. We ...