Strawberry winter harvest in Mersin: 130 TL per kilogram in the garden

In Mersin's Anamur district, significant strawberry producers are harvesting during the winter season, with the price at the farm being 130 TL. Due to the mild climate conditions during the winter, strawberry production continues in Mersin's Anamur district, one of Turkey's important production centers. In many areas of the district, where banana production is the primary focus, producers also cultivate strawberries. In the Güleç neighborhood of the district, strawberry production has become a significant source of income for local residents. In the winter season, seedlings that emerge in specially prepared covered areas in the gardens are later uncovered. Despite being winter, strawberry harvesting continues outdoors in the region. "The cost for one dönüm is 150 thousand TL" Rasim Uktar, who produces in his 10-dönüm garden, pointed out that they find it difficult to cover their costs. Referring to the natural and aromatic qualities of Anamur strawberries, Uktar expressed his hope ...