Strawberry harvest is open in Silifke district of Mersin, one of the production centers of Turkey

Published 2023년 3월 27일

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The strawberry harvest has commenced in the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, with an anticipated production of 80 thousand tons from 20 thousand acres. This agricultural activity, crucial for the economy and employment in the region, is conducted by approximately 3 thousand families and supports around 10 thousand jobs. The strawberries, known for their high quality and geographical registration, are grown using soilless and covered cultivation methods, as well as in open ground. The harvest period lasts from March to June, with the majority being consumed within Turkey and exported to cities like Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir.

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Strawberry harvest has started in Silifke district of Mersin, one of Turkey's production centers. It has been reported that 80 thousand tons of product harvest is expected from 20 thousand acres of strawberry, whose kilogram price varies between 15 and 30 liras. Strawberry harvest has started in Mersin Silifke, one of Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable production centers. The production of Silifke strawberry, which has a geographical registration, is made by approximately 3 thousand families on an area of 20 thousand decares. In the 8-month period from planting to pruning and harvesting of strawberries, which are an important source of income in the district, which are sent all over Turkey, approximately 10 thousand people work in this business and support their family budgets. A thousand acres of strawberries, which are expected to yield 80 thousand harvests this year, are grown with soilless agriculture, and 3 thousand acres are under cover, and the rest is produced in open ...

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