Turkey: Apples from Karaman are exported to 20 countries

Over 100 thousand tons of apples are exported to 20 countries from Karaman, which ranks first in the number of apple trees in Turkey. There are more than 12 million fruit bearing apple trees and 39 cold air facilities in Karaman with their taste, aroma and quality. APPLE SPECIES ARE DIVERSIVED IN KARAMAN The fact that fruit producers in Karaman tend to produce varieties sought in the world market such as "crisp pink", "fuji" and "gala" in addition to known varieties such as "Amasya", "golden" and "starking" reflects positively on apple exports. APPLE PRODUCTION IS CONDUCTED ON 207 THOUSAND DECES OF AREA Karaman Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Yusuf Şahinbaş stated that apple production is carried out on an area of 207 thousand decares in Karaman and said, “There are approximately 1,300 apple producers in Karaman. We have over 12 million apple trees. We rank first in the number of trees and second in production. This year, the harvest is between 480 thousand and 500 ...