It grows in Mersin, Turkey American soldiers eat dragon fruit

Published 2021년 9월 9일

Tridge summary

Dragon fruit, a profitable alternative crop, is becoming popular in Mersin, Turkey, especially among farmers looking for higher income opportunities. First cultivated in 2014, the fruit has gained popularity for its ease of care and high profit margin, selling for 25-30 liras per fruit. The climate of Mersin is similar to that of Asian and South American countries where dragon fruit is naturally grown, making it an ideal crop for the region. The area under dragon fruit cultivation in Mersin is currently approximately 130 decares, but this is expected to expand in the future. The fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals and is particularly favored by diabetes patients.

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Dragon fruit, which has started to be grown as an alternative product in Mersin, finds buyers for 25-30 liras. Stating that they sent dragon fruit to the American soldiers in Iraq, Zekeriya Akyar said, “Americans love dragon fruit. It is also exported to countries such as Russia, Ukraine and Iraq. Dragon fruit, which was first cultivated in Turkey in 2014, became the most profitable alternative product. The fruit, which is sold in the garden for up to 30 liras each, yields approximately 40 thousand liras per acre. Bahire Timurtaş (45), who turned a tomato greenhouse into a dragon fruit greenhouse in Tömük District of Erdemli, said, “We had a tomato greenhouse 4 years ago and our income was very low. On the recommendation of a friend, we planted dragon fruit as an alternative product. We have been harvesting dragon fruit for 3 years and we are really happy. It is a fruit that is very easy to care for and has a lot of income. We are currently selling one in its branch for 25-30 TL. ...

Source: Gidatarim