Astonishing news has arrived from Turkey, "killer" sized plants are being cultivated.

Published Nov 16, 2025

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Due to the climate and the excellent varieties, cabbages weighing half a kilogram are already not rare in the Pasinler Valley in Turkey. Cabbage growers in Hungary can be satisfied, as there is continuous demand for their products, both from wholesale buyers and commercial chains and processors. However, growing the crop involves significant investment, and the weather often poses serious challenges to farmers, who also have to contend with imports, so only the truly professional can stay afloat. As for abroad, the Turkish Pasinler Valley is a significant growing area, from where news of record-sized cabbages has arrived more than once. According to local producers, this is due to the area's conditions and the potential of the native varieties. According to an article in FruitVeB, the cabbage season has just ended there, and the harvest brought extraordinary results, as the weight of individual heads exceeded 50 kilograms. The cultivation took place over 500 hectares, and ...
Source: AgroForum

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