Turkey: The harvest of Kırıkhan melon has begun

More than 60 thousand tons of harvest is expected from Kırıkhan melon, which has started to be harvested in Hatay and is in demand with its taste, aroma and smell. Melon planted in Kırıkhan district is collected from the fields after the ripening process is completed. Melon, which is in demand for its taste, aroma and smell, is collected by the workers on the way to the fields in the early hours of the morning and loaded onto tractors. Melons are delivered to packaging facilities to be sent to the country and abroad. The melon, which finds buyers at 1.75-2 lira per kilogram in the field, is expected to yield more than 60 thousand tons this year. Ships to Ukraine, Bulgaria, Moldova and Russia Hatay Agriculture and Forestry Director Ergün Çolakoğlu told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the melon, which is identified with Kırıkhan, provides the city with an annual income of over 100 million liras. Noting that the climate and soil structure of the region give a different aroma and flavor to ...