Intensive harvest season has begun in Turkey's artichoke garden

Harvest density is experienced in İzmir, which ranks first in artichoke production in Turkey. 11,500 tons, which is 29 percent of the country's annual artichoke production of 40 thousand tons, takes place in Izmir. In the region, mainly "gum" and "bayrampaşa" artichokes are preferred for planting. Although the artichoke is harvested from the first month of the year, the real density begins in April. Harvest will continue until the end of the month in mastic artichoke, which has the geographical indication of the region and is mainly produced. The Bayrampaşa variety, whose harvest begins in April, can be harvested until June. "Has an important place in Aegean cuisine" İzmir Agriculture and Forestry Director Mustafa Özen told Anadolu Agency (AA) that İzmir is a fertile geography with more than 150 varieties in plant production. Noting that the city is also the country's largest producer of artichokes, Özen stated that the fact that the product has an important place in Aegean ...