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Pumpkin cultivation in Türkiye

Overview

Agricultural activities involving pumpkins have been reported in different regions of Türkiye. In Antalya’s İbradı district, a farmer named Şendur Özdoğru achieved unusual growth through a trial planting, producing a pumpkin measuring 96 centimeters in length. Özdoğru expressed intentions to reach a length of 1.5 meters and plans to distribute seeds to local villagers.

In Kayseri, the seasonal harvest of pumpkin seeds has commenced. This region is a significant hub for snack pumpkin seed production, covering approximately 336,000 decares and meeting an estimated 30% to 35% of the national requirement. Farmers in areas such as Tomarza, Develi, and Yeşilhisar report yields between 130 and 160 kilograms per decare, treating the crop as a vital economic resource referred to locally as ‘yellow gold’.

Entities

Develi · Erciyes · Manavgat · Şendur Özdoğru · Ürünlü

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kayseri begins major pumpkin seed harvest

    Kayseri has begun its pumpkin seed harvest, with the region producing 30-35% of Türkiye's total supply across 336,000 decares of land.

  2. [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Antalya farmer grows 96-centimeter pumpkin in İbradı

    A farmer in Antalya's İbradı district has grown a 96-centimeter pumpkin during a trial planting, attracting local interest and planning to share the seeds with the community.

Sources

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