Balıkesir residents prepare for winter with seasonal pickling

As winter approaches, residents in Balıkesir are increasing their seasonal food preparations. In local markets, there is high demand for pickling cucumbers, particularly those grown in the Yüreğil region of the Sındırgı district.

Prices for these cucumbers currently range between 50 TL and 80 TL per kilogram, depending on size and variety. Local residents note that making homemade pickles is a significant part of traditional winter food culture.