Turkey's first lemon of the season to be exported on September 15

The first lemon harvest of the season begins with early Mayer lemons. Mayer lemon, the earliest harvested product of citrus, is expected to be harvested on September 8 and exported as of September 15. Pointing out that Mayer lemon is a combination of lemon orange and tangerine, Aegean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters' Association President Hayrettin Airplane said, “It is the first lemon of the season to mature with its different color, taste and unique aroma from September to December. That's why it's so precious. The elliptical shape of the flowers on the tree and the smell of the flowers is the biggest feature that distinguishes the mayer lemon from other types. Turkey carried its lemon exports to 293 million dollars in 2021 with an increase of 7 percent. We increased our lemon exports, which was 475 thousand tons in 2020, to 624 thousand tons in 2021 by increasing 31 percent on quantity basis. In 2022, we will achieve 350 million dollars of lemon exports across Turkey.” ...