Quince harvest started in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

The quince harvest has begun in Kahramanmaraş. The quinces, which stand out with their flavor and size, will be exported to Kahramanmaraş and the provinces in the region, as well as to Russia, Romania and Arab countries. The quince harvest has begun in the Tedbirler, Avcılar, Şahinkaya and Ilıca regions of Onikişubat district. A yield of more than 10 thousand tons is expected for the quince grown on a 1,500-acre land. The quince, which stands out with its size, also attracts the attention of customers with its taste and color. Quince, which has the highest production potential after apples among the soft-core fruit groups in Kahramanmaraş, is exported abroad as well as to the domestic market. Quinces grown in the basin with micro characteristics have a very high appeal in terms of quality depending on the ecological conditions. The predominant variety of quinces grown in the region, with an average weight of 400-600 grams, is Eşme. The product is purchased by merchants from the ...