Turkey: Harvest time has started in Giresun's registered Şebin walnut

Published Oct 10, 2022

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The article highlights the ongoing harvest of Sebin walnuts in a specific district, known for their thin shell and aroma, which are in high demand and bring good prices for farmers despite the low yield due to spring frost. Despite efforts to prevent frost damage, the production has decreased, leading to an anticipated lower harvest of 200-250 tons compared to the usual 500-600 tons. These walnuts are either sold or processed into value-added products, with a significant portion ending up in Istanbul. The article emphasizes the walnut's unique aroma and the challenges faced in its production, such as its labor-intensive nature and the impact of spring frost.

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Sebin walnut, which has started to be harvested in the district and stands out with its thin shell and aroma, is in high demand. Most of the walnuts are converted into high value-added products by using fruit pulp and kome in the facilities in the district. Sebin walnut, which is among the important income sources of farmers, pleases the producers with its price, even if the yield is low. Muhlis Arslan, Head of Şebinkarahisar Chamber of Agriculture, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the harvest started about 10 days ago in the district and will continue until the end of October, depending on the altitude. Stating that an average of 500-600 tons of harvest was achieved in the past years, Arslan stated that they expect around 200-250 tons of harvest due to the frost in spring this year. Noting that the yield was not at the level desired by the producers, Arslan said, "Even though we struggled against frost with different methods such as burning straw with the producers in villages and ...

Source: Haber7