Acur harvest season begins in the Gaziantep Plain

The harvest of pickling acur, an indispensable part of winter preparations in Gaziantep and the Southeastern Anatolia Region, has begun. Farmers are offering the products they harvest in the field for sale at 30 TL per kilogram.

Start of the Acur Harvest

Pickling acur, an important part of kitchens in Gaziantep and the Southeastern Anatolia Region, is met with intense interest from citizens preparing for winter during the autumn months.

Planting and Growing Process

Planted in mid-September as a second crop following the garlic harvest, the harvest of acur continues until the end of October, depending on weather conditions.

Yield Information from the Producer

Farmer Yusuf Karataş stated that he started harvesting the acur he planted after the garlic harvest in the first days of October and collects approximately 200 kilograms of produce from his field daily.

Sales Price and Market Interest

Stating that acur sees intense interest in local markets in and around Gaziantep, producer Yusuf Karataş noted that he sells the product he harvests in the field for 30 TL per kilogram.

Araban Plain and Regional Demand

Hasan Altun, President of the Araban Chamber of Agriculture and the Garlic Producers Association, expressed that with the start of winter preparations, the demand for pickling acur has increased significantly.