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Traditional winter food and fodder preparations in Turkey
Overview
Traditional seasonal food and fodder preparations continue across various regions in Turkey as residents prepare for winter. In Buldan, Denizli, women produce tarhana—using a fermentation process with peppers, onions, and tomatoes—and erişte (noodles) by drying dough cut into thin strips. In Oğuzeli, the 2026 eggplant harvest has commenced; workers hollow out fresh eggplants to dry them on ropes, with dried batches fetching between 3,500 and 4,000 TL per 1,000 units. In Karapınar, families produce bulgur by boiling wheat and drying it on rooftops.
Communal labor via the ‘imece’ system remains a cornerstone for managing household budgets and preserving culture. In Tokat and Malkara, women work together to make tomato paste, preserves, molasses, and doughs. In Midyat, Mardin, approximately 30 women at a Multi-Purpose Community Center process tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, okra, and herbs, selling surplus through the Midyat Women’s Cooperative. In Zonguldak, collective efforts focus on tomato canning and yufka dough.
Market trends reflect shifting consumer needs. In Eskişehir, there is high demand for meatier tomato varieties like ‘oturak’ or ‘erik’ for sauce production. In Balıkesir, demand for pickling cucumbers from the Yüreğil region is high, with prices between 50 and 80 TL per kilogram. In Van, ‘otlu küp peyniri’ (herbed pot cheese) remains available at 700 to 800 TL per kilogram.
Resource management also includes heating and fodder. In Kuruçay, Yozgat, villagers use ‘imece’ to gather oak firewood, utilizing leftover branches for livestock. In Hakkari, farmers bale straw and dried grass for fodder.
Entities
Sivas · Tokat · Van · Abdullah Eroğlu · Edirne
Claims
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bulgur preparation for winter has begun in Karapınar following the wheat harvest.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wheat is boiled over high heat for approximately 2 to 3 hours.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The drying process takes between 3 and 4 days depending on weather conditions.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Families produce bulgur for home consumption and for sale via cargo to locations outside Karapınar.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 eggplant harvest season has begun in Oğuzeli.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average yield is between 400 and 500 kilograms per decare.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dried eggplants are exported throughout Turkey and to various parts of the world.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fresh eggplant sells for 18 TL per kilogram, while 1,000 dried eggplants sell for between 3,500 and 4,000 TL.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBalıkesir residents prepare for winter with seasonal pickling
Residents in Balıkesir, Turkey, are preparing for winter by purchasing Sındırgı Yüreğil cucumbers for pickling, with prices ranging from 50 to 80 TL per kilogram.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesKuruçay village residents use traditional methods for winter preparations
Villagers in Kuruçay, Yozgat, are using traditional communal 'imece' methods to prepare for winter by gathering oak firewood and making long-lasting 'bottle tarhana' soup.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesVan residents begin traditional winter food preparations
Residents in Van, Turkey, are engaging in traditional winter preparations, purchasing vegetables for pickling and preserves as temperatures begin to fall.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTraditional food preservation methods continue in Turkey
Producers in Turkey's Batman and Giresun regions are using traditional sun-drying methods to prepare seasonal foods like raisins and mulberry pestil for the winter.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesRural Turkish communities prepare for winter through traditional food and fodder preservation
Rural communities in Turkey, including Suşehri and Hakkari, are performing traditional winter preparations such as drying bread and processing livestock fodder.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTurkish markets see seasonal shift toward winter food preparations
Residents in Turkey are increasing purchases of seasonal vegetables like tomatoes and peppers at local markets to prepare food supplies for the upcoming winter season.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesTraditional food harvests begin in Van and Edirne
Traditional food harvests are underway in Turkey, featuring Van's aged herbed pot cheese and Edirne's Karaağaç hot peppers, which are being dried in shade for winter use.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesSivas consumers shift to ready-dried vegetables for winter prep
Consumers in Sivas, Turkey, are increasingly choosing ready-dried peppers and eggplants over traditional home-drying methods to save time and reduce costs during winter preparations.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesTurkish markets transition to autumn produce and winter preparations
Markets in Biga and Sivas are transitioning to autumn produce, with consumers increasing purchases of vegetables and fruits for winter food preparations.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesTokat village women begin traditional winter food preparations
Women in Tokat, Turkey, are using the traditional 'imece' collective labor method to prepare natural food supplies, such as pastes and dried vegetables, for the upcoming winter season.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMidyat women prepare winter food supplies through collective labor
Approximately 30 women in Midyat, Turkey, are using traditional collective labor to prepare winter food supplies, selling surplus goods through a local cooperative to support their family budgets.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesTurkey: Seasonal preparations for winter food supplies begin
Residents in Turkey are preparing for winter by canning tomatoes and making dough, with a focus on selecting specific tomato varieties for optimal sauce quality.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesTurkish village women use communal traditions for winter food prep
Women in Turkish villages are using communal 'imece' traditions to prepare winter food supplies, helping to preserve cultural heritage and manage rising household costs.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesTraditional food preparation begins in Oğuzeli and Karapınar
Traditional food preparation is underway in Turkey, with eggplant harvesting in Oğuzeli and seasonal bulgur production continuing in Karapınar.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesBuldan women begin traditional winter food preparations
Women in Buldan, Denizli, are using traditional methods to prepare tarhana and erişte for winter storage, utilizing natural ingredients and local Buldan cloth for preservation.
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