Watermelon harvest has started in Adana, Turkey

Published May 10, 2024

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The early watermelon harvest has commenced in Adana, a major production hub in Turkey, with the first batch sold at 11-12 liras per kilo. The city, contributing 25% to Turkey's total watermelon production of 4 million tons, expects a yield of 700 thousand tons from 105 thousand decares. The watermelons are not only sold domestically but also exported to countries like Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Russia. Yüreğir Chamber of Agriculture President Mehmet Akın Doğan emphasized the importance of not harvesting watermelons before they reach maturity to maintain quality and market value.

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Registered early watermelon harvest has started in Adana, one of Turkey's most important watermelon production centers. Watermelons sold in the field for 11-12 liras per kilo are loaded onto trucks and sent to all over Turkey. The early watermelon harvest in the city, which supplies 25 percent of the 4 million tons of watermelons produced throughout the country, started in Kapı District of Karataş district on the seaside. It was reported that a yield of 700 thousand tons is expected this year from watermelon planted on approximately 105 thousand decares in the city. Watermelon, which is sold in the field for 11-12 lira per kilo, is exported to Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and Russia, as well as to the domestic market. “Efficiency is 4-5 tons per acre” Speaking to İhlas News Agency during the harvest, Yüreğir Chamber of Agriculture President Mehmet Akın Doğan said, “The highest watermelon production in the world after China is made in Adana. Watermelon has reached harvest maturity. ...

Source: Milliyet Agri News