Kahramanmaraş agricultural harvests begin for cucumbers and seasonal fruits

Agricultural activities are in full swing in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, with various seasonal harvests underway. In the Dulkadiroğlu district, specifically in the Elmalar neighborhood, the harvest of pickling cucumbers and cucumbers has begun. Producers are manually collecting the products from greenhouses to be sold to merchants. At the farm level, the price for these products is approximately 30 lira per kilogram, while retail prices in markets and bazaars range between 50 and 60 lira.

In addition to cucumber production, the region is seeing the ripening of hawthorn, a medicinal fruit that grows naturally in mountainous and rural areas. The fruit is used for fresh consumption or processed into vinegar, jam, and marmalade.

Viticulture also remains a significant part of the local rural economy. Grapes are being harvested and sorted by variety—black, yellow, and red—to be consumed fresh or dried for winter storage. These dried varieties are noted for their nutritional benefits, including antioxidants, fiber, and minerals.