Turkey's first almond tree harvest was held in Mersin

Almonds, which have started to be harvested in Mersin's Silifke district, are sold for a thousand liras per kilogram. Çağla, the first of the spring fruits in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, has started to take its place on the counters. The first green harvest was made in Silifke district of Mersin, which experienced early spring as the weather warmed up. Almond greens, which are grown completely organically for commercial purposes, especially in coastal areas, are sold on the stalls for 1000 TL per kilogram. Çağla, whose sales started 20 days earlier compared to previous years, makes manufacturers happy. Işıklı Neighborhood Headman Zafer Can noted that citizens buy waterfall in grams instead of kilos. Can said, "It is produced under completely natural conditions. There is no pesticide, no fertilizer. We grow it completely natural and organic. It is the source of income of our village. As Işıklı Environmental Aid and Tourism Association, we have a project. There are ...