Crimson grapes grown in Manisa's Sarıgöl Plain meet the consumer fresh even in winter due to their resistance to cold weather, long shelf life, and crunchy texture without the need for cover.
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The Crimson grape, which is among nine grape varieties grown in Manisa's Sarıgöl Plain, including the Sultaniye grape, stands out as one of the most resistant grape varieties to cold weather conditions. The Crimson grape, a type of pink seedless grape that began to be cultivated in Sarıgöl district about 15-20 years ago, attracts attention with its ability to be produced with little pesticide. One of its most important features is that it can remain fresh on the vine for a long time, and it is preferred by producers and consumers due to its crunchy texture. Despite not being grown under cover, the Crimson grape is available fresh in markets during the winter months due to its resistant structure, and it is stated that its price has not fallen below 50 lira per kilogram since summer. Despite its long shelf life, its production has not become widespread due to its low yield. Ali İhsan Ülgen, President of the Sarıgöl Chamber of Agriculture, stated about the Crimson grape, "The ...
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