Giant Cabbage Harvest Begins in Erzurum's Söğütlü

September 28, 2026 · NTV Ekonomi

The harvest of giant cabbages, weighing up to 45 kilograms, has commenced in Söğütlü Neighborhood of Aziziye district in Erzurum; the produce is being shipped across Turkey.

The harvest season has picked up pace in Söğütlü Neighborhood of Aziziye district in Erzurum, where cabbage production is carried out using traditional methods. Approximately 1 million cabbages are planted annually in the region, and the quality produce harvested from the fields is sent across Turkey. Söğütlü cabbage, highly preferred for stuffed dishes, salads, and pickles due to its thin leaves, constitutes the main source of income for local farmers and garners significant interest from consumers.

The produce grown in the region stands out with its size and weight, with producers stating that the cabbages reach diameters of 35 to 45 centimeters. These giant cabbages, weighing from 15 to 45 kilograms, are offered for sale at prices ranging from 100 to 200 Turkish Lira per unit, depending on their size. Having become a brand for its quality and taste, this produce is loaded onto trucks and lorries directly from the fields after harvesting and shipped to wholesale and retail markets.

Cabbage Producer Murtaza Kaya stated the following regarding the distribution of the produce to many parts of the country, especially the Black Sea, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, and Marmara regions:

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