Apricots in Edemeli district, Turkey used to be dumped on the ground by farmers, now it is sold for 100 TL per kilogram

In the Erdemli district of Mersin, the first harvest of the apricot waterfall, which was dropped by the producers until 5 years ago, after the plum and almond waterfall, was realized. The apricot casserole, which was previously collected by the farmers for dilution, is now sold for 100 TL per kilogram. The apricot casserole, which was collected by farmers to dilute apricot trees in Erdemli district of Mersin, turned into a fruit with high added value when its sour and delicious taste was discovered. The apricot waterfall, which is especially demanded by pregnant women with craving and started to be harvested 20 days ago due to the warming of the weather, is sent to metropolitan cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. HARVEST BEGAN 20 DAYS AGO İlyas Kil, who produces apricots under a cover of 3 decares in the district's Kocahasanlı neighborhood, said, “Our ripening has matured 20 days earlier this year due to the hot weather. Before, we could not sell our waterfalls and ...