Harvest Begins for Pazaryeri Bead Bean in Bilecik
· NTV Ekonomi
Harvesting of the registered Pazaryeri Bead Bean, cultivated with a microclimate advantage in Bilecik's Pazaryeri district, has commenced, with a projected yield of up to 1,000 tons for the season.
Harvest Begins for Pazaryeri Bead Bean
The harvest season for the registered Pazaryeri Bead Bean, known for its unique aroma and bright appearance in Bilecik's Pazaryeri district, has officially begun. Production, carried out over approximately 1,000 decares in the district, yields between 750 kilograms and 1 ton per decare. While harvest activities, which started in August, are planned to continue until mid-October, the total yield is expected to be between 750 and 1,000 tons. Bilecik Governor Faik Oktay Sözer met with producers in the field to inspect the harvest process on-site.
Yield and Branding Target for Registered Product
Bilecik Governor Faik Oktay Sözer highlighted the microclimate advantage of the product, stating:
"The Pazaryeri Bead Bean, notable for its stringless structure, shiny exterior, and distinctive flavor, is cultivated at an altitude of approximately 810 meters in the district, under cool climate conditions. The harvest season, which began in August, is expected to continue until mid-October."
Governor Faik Oktay Sözer, noting that the geographical indication application to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office is ongoing, added:
"The Pazaryeri Bead Bean is one of the significant values of our province's agricultural wealth. We will continue our efforts to introduce this special product, which reaches tables through the labor of our producers, to wider audiences and increase its brand value. I wish all our producers a fruitful and profitable harvest season."