Melon Production Started in Thermal Greenhouse in Kırşehir

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, which was selected as a pilot university in the field of Agriculture and Geothermal; Within the scope of the "Clustering in Thermal Greenhouses" project, it started to produce galia type melons with soilless farming technique in the R&D greenhouse where research activities continue.

Together with Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, which previously provided support to investors by producing products such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and eggplants in Thermal R&D greenhouses, Kırşehir became one of the important cities of Turkey, especially in tomato production. This time, the university started melon production in the R&D greenhouse and increased its product range. With the new investments to be made in the coming years, Kırşehir will become one of Turkey's most important production centers in the field of thermal agriculture.

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Rector Prof. Dr. Vatan Karakaya, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurt and Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kasım Karahocagil, Secretary General Mehmet Zeki Küçük and their delegation made investigations in the thermal greenhouse area and talked about the last stage reached by Project Coordinator Dr. Instructor He received information from member Hakan Başak.

Providing information about the work done in the R&D Greenhouse, Project Coordinator Dr. Instructor Member Hakan Başak stated that with the pruning and planting frequency they have determined, they aim to obtain a much more efficient and high quality product in the galia type melon. Stating that they will share the results of the project with the enterprises that make landless agriculture in their regions, Başak noted that they strive to obtain products that are sustainable and do not pose a risk to human health.