Giant Watermelons Weighing 40 Kilograms Grown in Iğdır Plain
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Watermelons grown using double drip and mulching methods in the Iğdır Plain have reached a weight of 40 kilograms and harvesting has begun.
Record Watermelon Harvest in Iğdır Plain
Giant watermelons, approaching 40 kilograms in weight, have been grown in the Iğdır Plain thanks to new and modern production techniques implemented in the region. Producer Alican Açkan, who carries out agricultural activities in the region, announced that they have started harvesting the third crop of watermelons from an area of approximately 100 decares. The size and high aroma quality of the cultivated products have attracted the attention of local producers and officials.
Yield Provided by Modern Production Techniques
During his field inspections, Iğdır Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Tengiş evaluated the city's production potential by weighing 38-kilogram watermelons. Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Tengiş made the following remarks during his inspections:
'This year, abundance is overflowing in our Iğdır province, mashallah. Currently, within the scope of our valuable producer who has developed new production methods, we have produced a 38-kilogram watermelon using the double drip and mulching system. I wish our producer a very fruitful season. I congratulate him on the methods and techniques he has used. As long as you produce, keep producing. As the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, we are always with our producers and will continue to stand by them.'
A New Competitor to Diyarbakır Watermelon is Emerging
Farmer Alican Açkan, who stated that there are watermelons weighing 40 kilograms in his field, spoke confidently about the product's taste and quality. Emphasizing the characteristics of Iğdır watermelon, producer Alican Açkan made the following assessment:
'We see this as a complete competitor to Diyarbakır. This watermelon will make history in the Iğdır Plain.'
Modern irrigation and mulching methods used in the region are expected to further increase agricultural yields in the coming periods.
| Value | Measure |
|---|---|
| 40 kg | Watermelon weight |
| 38 kg | Measured watermelon weight |
| 100 decares | Watermelon planting area |