Turkey: Pumpkin seeds produced in Kayseri are in demand domestically and abroad

Pumpkin seeds produced in Kayseri are in demand both domestically and abroad. 35 percent of Turkey's pumpkin seed production is realized with the product grown on 375 thousand acres of land throughout Kayseri. Efforts are being made to expand the export market of pumpkin seeds, which grow in the fertile soil at the foot of Mount Erciyes and have an aromatic flavor. Tomarza Pumpkin Seed Producers Association President Ahmet Öztaş told the AA correspondent that they were satisfied with the yield and quality this year. Öztaş said, "This year, we will have harvested approximately 22-25 thousand tons. Last year, the price increased to 80 liras per kilogram. This year, our estimated price range will be 125-130 liras." said. Öztaş stated that the pumpkin seeds grown at the foot of Mount Erciyes are preferred due to their quality, and said: "Last year it was exported to New Zealand. There is demand from some countries for export. We met with exporting companies for Tunisia, Egypt, ...