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Ancient olive tree harvest in Antalya

Overview

Two ancient olive trees, estimated to be between 761 and 1,211 years old, have begun producing fruit at Zeytinpark in Antalya, Turkey. The trees were originally located in the Akhisar district of Manisa and were uprooted in 2016 to protect them from highway construction.

Following an initiative led by Ali Çandır, President of the Antalya Commodity Exchange, the trees were relocated and underwent a period of adaptation to the local soil and climate. The ‘Uslu’ variety trees are now being harvested for both table olives and olive oil.

Recent reports indicate the harvest from these specific trees is expected to yield approximately 160 kilograms of produce. Beyond their agricultural value, the trees have become a significant attraction, with visitors seeking the fruit for its perceived symbolic value as a sign of luck and abundance.

Entities

Zeytinpark · Manisa · Antalya Commodity Exchange · Ali Çandır · Antalya

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Ancient olive trees in Antalya begin fruit production

    Two ancient olive trees, aged 1,211 and 761 years, are producing fruit at Antalya's Zeytinpark after being rescued from highway construction in Manisa.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Zeytinpark ancient olive trees begin harvest in Antalya

    Two ancient olive trees, aged 1,200 and 800 years, are yielding fruit at Zeytinpark in Antalya after being relocated from Manisa a decade ago.

Sources

bursatv.com.tr · cukurovagazetesi.com · hudutgazetesi.com · rayhaber.com · sesgazetesi.com.tr · sondakika.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr · yenisafak.com