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TURKEY: THE TARGET IN THE PRODUCTION OF WATERMELON AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO HAZELNUT IN DÜZCE IS 5 THOUSAND TONS.
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Harvesting of watermelon, which is grown as an alternative to hazelnut, has started in Düzce. Duzce Chamber of Agriculture President Ramazan Öztürk stated that they aim to produce 5 thousand tons of watermelon this year.
As an alternative to the hazelnut-based agriculture of the city, the harvest of watermelon, which has been cultivated for 3 years, has begun. 5 thousand tons this year watermelon aimed to be achieved. Taking place at the counter Duzce The watermelon was sold for 5 liras per kilo.
Stating that watermelon is a good alternative product for Düzce, Düzce Chamber of Agriculture President Ramazan Öztürk noted that work should be done to further increase production.
Expressing that the flavor of Düzce watermelon is different due to its soil, Öztürk said, “The aroma of Düzce watermelon has started to be noticed now. There is no need to look for other alternative products in Düzce. 5 tons of watermelon comes out of 1 decare. Today, its weight is 5 liras. Our farmer earns 25 thousand liras from 1 decare of land. “Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and the chambers of agriculture should work on this. Thus, we will offer an alternative product to the farmers. An estimated 5 thousand tons of watermelon is produced in Düzce. It provides a great income to our farmers,” he said.
FROM THE SOIL OF THE WATERMEON
Watermelon producer İrfan Hatip said, “The property of Düzce watermelon is more from its soil than from its seed. The characteristics of Düzce soil are reflected in the watermelon. Even if any seed is planted, it will have the characteristics of Düzce. We started harvesting as of July 18. It will be sold for 5 liras per kilogram.”
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