Karatay Municipality is bringing many forgotten seeds back into agriculture with the Karatay Heirloom project.
With this project, which was launched two years ago, thousands of citizens and producers have been given free ancestor seeds, including varieties such as red bell peppers, chili peppers, village peppers, multi-harvest peppers, corn, watermelon, cucumber, and squash. The aim is to achieve high market value products and increase the income of producers.
Karatay Municipality didn't stop there and has also started converting ancestor seeds into production.
In this context, the municipality has recently introduced 33 types of ancestor seeds to the soil over an area of 300 decares, or 300,000 square meters, in the Saracoğlu District.
The planted seeds have started to bear fruit, and the harvesting of the ripe vegetables and fruits has been carried out.
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca emphasized that vegetables and fruits obtained from ancestor seeds are healthier and much more flavorful. He stated that through the "Karatay Heirloom Project," the municipality has played a leading role in multiplying and spreading these ancestor seeds, which have a history of thousands of years, thereby making a significant contribution to the field.
