The secret of the giant Turkish cabbages

Seeds passed down through generations lie at the heart of the unusually large Turkish cabbages. And this year in the picturesque Pasinler Valley in the eastern Turkish province of Erzurum, farmers are enjoying exceptional agricultural results. Some of them have harvested cabbages weighing over 50 kg, reports FreshPlaza. The big problem: There is no labor, nor help from the state Farmers in the region do not buy seeds from external sources. They cultivate local varieties. Traditional cultivation techniques also contribute to the cabbage reaching such enormous sizes. The soil conditions and the climate in the valley are another factor for the gigantic size of the harvest. They create a favorable environment for growing cabbage. According to the farmers, the natural water supply, cool nights, and sunny days stimulate the cultivation of the crop. They also emphasize the careful selection and storage of seeds year after year. This year, 65-year-old Hasbi Dursun can boast a cabbage ...