Mustafa Akdoğan, a producer in Mersin's Erdemli district, has successfully cultivated passionflower (passion fruit) on 8 decares of his 12-decare garden, achieving high yields and strong demand. Originally from Hatay, Akdoğan moved to Mersin four years ago and, with the help of his children, created a tropical fruit garden. After a successful trial with passiflora saplings two years ago, he expanded the cultivation. The fruit sells for 100 TL per kilogram, and customers often visit the garden to pick the fruit themselves. Both Akdoğan and his customers are pleased with the quality and benefits of the fruit.