Cumra melon is being sent to world markets

One of the biggest sources of income for the Çumra district of Konya, the Çumra melon, which is registered with a geographical indication, is also sent to world markets. One of the biggest sources of income for the Çumra district of Konya, the cultivation of the Çumra melon, which is in demand for its unique taste, color and smell, is increasing every year. The harvest of the Çumra melon, which is planted at the end of April, begins in mid-August. Farmers look after the melon as if they were their children from planting to harvest time. During harvest, the melons, which are first separated from the branch by cutting the stem, are collected from the field one by one by manpower. Then, the melons are sent to all corners of Turkey as well as to world markets. "We look after our melons like a young child" Farmer Ramazan Akyol, who produces melons in the Çumra region, said, "We start planting melons towards the end of April. We apply mulch, the process of applying nylon in our region ...