Harvest time of purple basil in Turkey

Published 2022년 8월 10일

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The article highlights the start of the new harvest season for purple basil in Arapgir, a town in Turkey that has become the first to receive a Geographical Indication Certificate for a plant product in the country. This variety of basil, known for its strong aroma and potent antioxidant properties, is renowned for its health benefits and is used to make various value-added products. The Arapgir Municipality has taken the lead in purchasing most of the harvest, with some being sold locally. The mayoral team, led by Haluk Cömertoğlu, has been instrumental in boosting basil production since 2010, particularly since 2015, and has seen an increase in demand, especially during the pandemic, due to basil's perceived protective properties against viruses.

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The new period harvest has started in the purple basil of Arapgir, which is the first product to receive a Geographical Indication Certificate in the category of plant diversity in Turkey. Purple basil, whose jam, tea, spice, sherbet and many different products are made by the municipality, is also a source of healing. The product, which is stated to have over 200 aromatic values, a strong antioxidant feature, as well as a cleansing and toxin-scavenging effect on the digestive system, is guaranteed by the Arapgir Municipality. Necla Karakaya, who has been making a living by producing basil for nearly 30 years with her husband Mehmet Karakaya in the fields next to the Kayaarası Canyon Meydan Bridge, stated that the new period harvest has started in purple basil and said that they are satisfied with the yield. Noting that they have been planting basil in the region for years, Karakaya said, "We have been here for years and we have been planting purple basil. We have ...

Source: Iha