# Pumpkin cultivation in Türkiye

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pumpkin-cultivation-in-trkiye
> Updated: 2026-10-09T08:54:07.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

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’.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-begins-major-pumpkin-seed-harvest

### 2026-09-19: 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.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antalya-farmer-grows-96-centimeter-pumpkin-in-ibrad

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