Turkiye: Leek harvest started in Samsun Bafra Plain

Leek harvest has started in the Bafra Plain in Samsun, one of the important plains of Turkey. This year, leek seedlings were planted on an area of 5 thousand decares in the plain rich with alluviums fed by the Kızılırmak River. Bafra Vegetable Producers Association President Adem Aşçı, in his statement to the AA correspondent, stated that they planted leeks in the plain in August and that the harvest, which started in November, will continue until April and May. Aşçı said, "The yield of leeks per decare is approximately 5 tons. We expect a yield of 25 thousand tons of leeks in 2023 winter vegetable production in the Bafra Plain. Leeks are sold to brokers for 7 to 8 liras per kilogram. Leeks are a bit of a laborious job, there is a lot of labor, and the prices are good." "It's not, but we hope it will ...