Gastronomy / Geographical indication product
Kırkağaç Melon
Kırkağaç, Manisa
A geographically indicated melon with a green-and-yellow striped rind, famous for its long keeping quality.
Its story
The Kırkağaç melon is known for its green-and-yellow striped rind and pale green flesh. It ripens about 110 days after planting and keeps much longer than other melon varieties. Granted a geographical indication in Türkiye in 2008, the melon was later also registered in the European Union.
Key facts
- Harvest
- Late summer
- Listing
- Geographical indication (2008), EU registration
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Food route
Location
39.10610, 27.66970
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%B1rka%C4%9Fa%C3%A7_kavunu | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus_melon | https://www.ekonomigazetesi.com/sirket-haberleri/metro-turkiye-kirkagacta-yerelin-izinde-59370