In the picturesque area of Antalya, tulips are being cultivated in water by an organization gearing as much as produce 200,000 blooms particularly for International Women’s Day.
Located within the Belek district of Serik province, an organization has been solely engaged on soilless tulip cultivation in greenhouses utilizing solely water for 9 years. This revolutionary method, free from chemical substances and fertilizers, resembles the mannequin adopted within the Netherlands.
Spanning a 500-square-meter greenhouse, this distinctive manufacturing technique has garnered consideration. The heart dispatched 200,000 tulips to supermarkets and florists nationwide on Valentine’s Day. In preparation for International Women’s Day, 200,000 tulips in seven colours are being readied to have a good time and honor ladies.
Agricultural Engineer Anıl Yolcular defined the method: “The tulip bulbs are left in water containers in cold storage for four to eight weeks at temperatures ranging between seven to 8 degrees Celsius to meet the chilling requirement. Subsequently, they are transferred to the greenhouse and left in water-filled crates for 21 to 25 days before harvesting.”
Saying that their modernized greenhouses will produce 400,000 bulbs per yr, Yolcular additionally added, “We experience high sales during Valentine’s and Women’s Day. Our regular sales continue at other times. Currently, we are shipping to all provinces in Türkiye. We have plans to export overseas after renovating our greenhouses and increasing our technological capabilities.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com
