In Turkey, self-grown prickly pear is being sold for 3 liras per kilogram

Pineapple, which was planted as a fence around the gardens in the past due to its hard thorns in Mersin, and whose sales increased with the increasing interest in its fruit, was exported to Germany and Dubai after Russia. The Indian fig, which requires care to be collected and consumed because it is covered with hard thorns, is also known as the "prickly fig" among the people. The fruit, which is self-grown and does not require care, is sold for 3 liras per kilogram after being collected with the help of thick clothes, gloves and iron tongs. Mersin Agriculture and Forestry Director Arif Abalı told Anadolu Agency (AA) that they expect 25 thousand tons of prickly fig harvest throughout the city this year. Stating that the interest in fruit has increased in recent years, Abalı continued as follows: “Positive studies have been recorded in increasing the interest in fruit through promotional ...