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Traditional food preparation begins in Oğuzeli and Karapınar
In Turkey, traditional agricultural practices for winter food preparation are underway in the regions of Oğuzeli and Karapınar.
In Oğuzeli, the 2026 eggplant harvest season has commenced. Workers collect fresh eggplants, which are then hollowed out by hand and strung on ropes to dry in the sun. This labor-intensive process prepares the product for winter use and export. Fresh eggplants are priced at 18 TL per kilogram, while batches of 1,000 dried eggplants can fetch between 3,500 and 4,000 TL. Farmers report an average yield of 400 to 500 kilograms per decare.
In Karapınar, following the wheat harvest, families have begun the centuries-old tradition of making bulgur. The process involves washing wheat, boiling it in large cauldrons for two to three hours, and spreading it on rooftops or open areas to dry for three to four days. Once dried, the wheat is cleaned of impurities and processed into bulgur. Many families produce bulgur for both personal consumption and for sale to customers outside the district via cargo services.
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Ali Pektaşlı · Karapınar · Konya · Mehmet Murat · Oğuzeli
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bulgur preparation for winter has begun in Karapınar following the wheat harvest. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The drying process takes between 3 and 4 days depending on weather conditions. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fresh eggplant sells for 18 TL per kilogram, while 1,000 dried eggplants sell for between 3,500 and 4,000 TL. finans.mynet.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Families produce bulgur for home consumption and for sale via cargo to locations outside Karapınar. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wheat is boiled over high heat for approximately 2 to 3 hours. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dried eggplants are exported throughout Turkey and to various parts of the world. finans.mynet.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average yield is between 400 and 500 kilograms per decare. finans.mynet.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 eggplant harvest season has begun in Oğuzeli. finans.mynet.com