Turkey: An expected yield of close to 25 thousand tons of Taşköprü garlic registered in the European Union

In Taşköprü district of Kastamonu, one of the important garlic production centers of Turkey, a yield of approximately 25 thousand tons is expected this year. In the district, garlic is planted in February and March and harvested in July. Last year, the yield of Taşköprü garlic, registered in the European Union (EU), was over 35 thousand tons on an area of 30 thousand decares. Taşköprü Mayor Abdullah Çatal told Anadolu Agency (AA) that Taşköprü garlic has geographical indications for both Turkey and the European Union. Pointing out that garlic is called "white gold" in the region, Çatal expressed that they are proud to represent Turkey with garlic in the world. Explaining that they will start harvesting the product in the first week of July, Çatal said, "Our garlic is not like other garlics. The shelf life of our garlic is 10 months. Selenium and sulfur ratio is high. We have not compromised on quality until today, and we will not do so after today." said. Noting that there was a ...