Ten-Year "Pick-Your-Own" Tomato Practice in Ankara's Ayaş
With the pick-your-own practice implemented by producer Ekrem Orman in Ankara's Ayaş district, citizens harvest tomatoes directly from the field.
A tomato producer in Ankara's Ayaş district has been enabling citizens to harvest fresh produce directly from the field for ten years through a pick-your-own practice initiated with a sign hung by the roadside, and this tradition continues.
Direct Product Supply from Field to Table
With the arrival of the summer season in Ayaş, one of Ankara's agricultural production centers, activity in the fields has begun to increase. The produce visible in the production areas along the roadside attracts the attention of those using the route.
The Pick-Your-Own Tradition Maintained for Ten Years
The pick-your-own method applied in the field on the Beypazarı road has been carried out uninterruptedly for about ten years. Citizens can collect the products they want directly from the field and purchase them after weighing.
Producer's Assessments and Yield Status
Tomato producer Ekrem Orman stated that the yield this season was slightly lower compared to last year due to excessive rainfall during the spring months.
Distinctive Features of the Ayaş Tomato
Known for its thin-skinned structure and slightly sour flavor, the Ayaş tomato is easily recognized by those who taste it. Especially on weekends, there is a large increase in the number of people coming to the field.