Turkish strawberry seedling grown on the outskirts of Erciyes is exported to 6 countries

Flower seedlings produced in Kayseri are exported to 6 countries, including Ethiopia, which is 5 thousand kilometers away from the city. Strawberry, which ranks first in the berry fruit group in terms of production and consumption values, has reached 669 thousand tons in 2021 by showing a continuous increase trend in the last 50 years in Turkey. Turkey, which ranks 5th in strawberry production in the world, ranks 12th in exports. While growing with healthy and correct seedlings forms the basis of successful strawberry cultivation, Kayseri has a favorable position in terms of strawberry seedling production thanks to its soil and climate characteristics. Mustafa Şahin, Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, who examined the fields where certified strawberry seedlings are grown in Develi district, made important statements here. Şahin said, "We are sending strawberry seedlings from our city to Ethiopia, which is 5 thousand kilometers away from Turkey. 300 thousand ...