The harvest season has begun at the Karatay Lavender Gardens, which have become one of Konya’s prominent tourism and production areas.
The lavender harvested from the gardens, which welcomed hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors over the course of a month, will be used as raw material for various products such as soda, ice cream, soap, candles, creams, and lavender oil.
Opened to visitors on June 28, the Karatay Lavender Gardens offered a stunning visual feast with the most beautiful shades of purple. More than just a flower field, the Lavender Garden became a place where unforgettable memories were made. Attracting both professional and amateur photographers as well as nature lovers, the garden also featured special decor areas where visitors had the chance to capture memorable moments.
With the closure of the Karatay Lavender Gardens to visitors, the harvest work has begun, carried out by teams from the Parks and Gardens Directorate. The harvested lavender is transported to the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Distillation Center of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality in Güneysınır, where its oil and water are extracted. Karatay lavender is actively used in many sectors, including food, cosmetics, health, and cleaning.
Emphasizing that lavender holds great value not only visually but also economically, Mayor Kılca stated that the plant is used with high added value in many fields such as health, food, cosmetics, and cleaning.
