Harvest Season Begins for Alucra Cabbage
· NTV Ekonomi
In Alucra district of Giresun, the harvest period for the resilient Alucra cabbage, cultivated as an alternative to hazelnuts, has commenced, with geographical indication registration processes underway for the product.
In the Alucra district of Giresun, particularly in the village of Gürbulak, the harvest period for Alucra cabbage, known for its resilience, has begun. The harvest of seedlings, planted in prepared fields in June and July, starts around September 15 and continues uninterrupted until the end of December. Cabbages, distinguished by their local flavor, are carefully harvested from the fields and delivered to consumers. The collected produce is offered for sale in Alucra's Saturday market, as well as being sent to major cities such as Ordu, Samsun, Sivas, Ankara, Bursa, and Istanbul.
Alucra Chamber of Agriculture Chairman Mete Metinyurt emphasized that the product serves as an alternative to hazelnuts and directly contributes to producer income, stating that they are having a productive season. Mete Metinyurt made the following assessment on the matter:
To increase the brand value of Alucra cabbage, focus has been placed on the registration process. Inter-institutional cooperation is being carried out to enhance the product's added value. Alucra Chamber of Agriculture Chairman Mete Metinyurt drew attention to the product's future marketing potential and stated the following about the registration steps: