Winter apples have begun to be taken down from the branches.

In the Erciş district of Van, apple growers have started to pick winter apples from the branches. Known for aiding digestion, benefiting the nervous and immune systems, and providing essential vitamins C, A, K, B6, and E, apples are becoming one of the indispensable fruits of the winter season. In the Erciş district of Van, before the upcoming winter season, apples picked from the branches undergo a challenging process until they are stored. Apples need to be stored in a cool, dry place without touching each other, and when properly stored, they can maintain their freshness for months. Apple grower Selahattin Yılmaz, who resides in Tekevler Mahallesi, said, "I have been a farmer for about 35 years. I have been growing apples for 35 years. Our apples are for winter. They call them winter apples. Of course, the cost is quite high. We use large livestock manure as fertilizer and apply ...