The harvest of strawberries, which is the second most important source of income for the Derbent district in Konya, has begun.
Since 2014, with the support of Konya Metropolitan Municipality, strawberry cultivation in the district has accelerated, and this year the cultivation area has exceeded one thousand hectares.
In the early years of production, it started with the varieties Kabarla and Sweet. However, this year, due to its fruit aroma, size, resistance to diseases, and long shelf life, the cultivation shifted to the Albion variety.
Furthermore, Derbent's location on a high-altitude terrain at 1500 meters and the soil structure of the region also contribute to enhancing the fruit's aroma taste.
