Turkey: The winter watermelon in the Serik district of Antalya has been harvested

In the Serik district of Antalya, where Turkey's largest greenhouse cultivation is carried out, the winter watermelon planted in September is also harvested in December. While the production of watermelon, which is one of the indispensable tastes of summer months, has become widespread in the winter season, it has become a new source of income for the producer. Although the market share of watermelon, which is sold at 10 lira per kilogram, is low, it met the expectations of its producers. While 110 tons of watermelon was harvested in a 35-decare greenhouse; Winter watermelon is generally requested by hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and pregnant women who crave it. Nazif Yılmaz, who has been cultivating watermelon for 20 years in the Yukarıçatma Mahallesi of Serik district, said, "We produce a certain amount for the winter months. We planted it around the 25th of September. We grew our watermelon by doing our normal fertilization and spraying. We are harvesting. This year we ...