Grapes

Grapes contain plenty of energy, are rich in protein and contain plenty of fiber. Grape also contains folates, niacin, pantothenic, pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamins C, E, K. It is very rich in vitamins C and K. Grape is one of the oldest fruit types cultivated on earth. It dates back to B.C 5000. It is the region that includes the Caucasus, which is called Asia Minor, which includes its homeland Anatolia. Compared to other fruits, it is one of the species with the most variety. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 grape varieties. The varieties whose homeland is Anatolia are over 1200. About 50-60 of them are economically produced.

Cherries

Cherries are rich in vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. They contain no fat, cholesterol or sodium. In addition to essential minerals such as fiber, vitamin A, iron, calcium and protein, they also contain significant amounts of potassium. Its tree, which can reach a height of about 15 m, has a pyramidal crown, elongated egg-shaped leaves with toothed edges, and white flowers, several of which form a cluster. Its spherical or heart-shaped fruits with an average diameter of 2 cm are thin-skinned, sweet, juicy and single-seeded.

Strawberries

Strawberry has a very strong antioxidant feature due to the vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 it contains. Strawberry (Fragaria) is a plant genus in the Rosaceae family and the common name of the fruits of the species in this genus. In the world, there are more than 20 named strawberry species; there are also various hybrids and cultivars. The most commercially grown strawberries worldwide are cultivars of the Fragaria and ananassa hybrid called garden strawberry. Strawberries are valuable sources of vitamin C.

Apricots

Apricot is a fruit that likes deep, well-permeable, well-ventilated, warm and nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy, humic soils. It is a 2-10 m high, thorny and hairless tree. The leaves are long and lanceolate, with toothed margins, pointed or blunt. The flowers are white or pink and appear before the leaves. The fruits are hairy and yellowish-orange plum. 

Pomegranate

Pomegranate contains plenty of vitamin C, polyphenol, iron, potassium and strengthens the immune system. It is a type of fruit from the Lythraceae family, consisting of small seeds and hundreds of particles forming the fruit body, with a slightly sour and sometimes sweet taste, grown in temperate climates. The tepals are red, non-shedding and fleshy. Its fruits are spherical and of the size of an orange, initially green, reddish in maturity and it has leathery rind. It is also multi-seeded and fleshy. The edible part of the fruit is the seeds, which are fleshy and abundant. There are around 600 seeds in a pomegranate fruit. The colors of the seeds have different color tones from white to dark red.

Peach

Peaches are a rich source of potassium, vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is a plant that likes a temperate climate. It usually lives 30 years. It is mostly cultivated in city of Bursa and Mediterranean regions in Turkey. As the fruit is consumed fresh, its juice is extracted and juice is made. This fruit has a high economic value and is widely consumed. The tree height is usually between 2 and 2.5 meters and they bear fruit in summer. It is resistant to frost. Apart from the wide usage area of ​​the inside of the peach, the seed can also be used as fuel. The leaves, which are numerous and cover the tree, are green in color and arrow-shaped with toothed edges, with 2 to 5 pieces of ball glands on the stem. Its pink-colored flowers, which bloom early in the spring and before its leaves, resemble wild roses. There are many varieties (about 64 varieties in Turkey) of peach fruits that ripen from June to September according to their varieties.

Nectarine

Nectarine contains plenty of polyphenols and vitamin C. Nectarine is a fruit similar to a peach. It has a sweeter and darker texture than peach. Botanically, nectarines are considered a sub-product of the peach, but it would be more accurate to call each fruit a genetic variation of each other. Nectarine has its peak season in July and August, but can be consumed all summer long. Nectarine is a sweet, fat-free, juicy summer fruit rich in vitamin C and fiber. It is richer in beta-carotene than peach. It protects against heart diseases and cancer. It activates the digestive system and facilitates digestion.

Pear

Pears contain high amounts of vitamin C. Due to this feature, the pear is known for its healing properties and keeping the immune system strong. Pear is the common name of tree-like plant species belonging to the genus Pyrus, classified in the Maloideae subfamily of the Rosaceae family, and the edible fruits of some of these species.

Plum

Plum tree is a type of tree with stone fruits. It can be small tree or bush size. Plum (Prunus domestica) is a type of tree with white flowers from the Rosaceae (Rosaceae) family. In Turkey, it grows all over the country, except for the high plateau region of Eastern Anatolia and arid and very hot parts of Southeastern Anatolia.

Fig

Figs are very rich in Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. Being a rich source of vitamin C, figs contain high levels of vitamin B3, B6, B2 and K. There are many varieties of figs. There are 271 fig varieties in Aydın. White figs are generally used for drying. Table figs are brown or eggplant in color. Table types: Sultanselim; The fruit is large, sweet, round, ripens in August. Kavak; medium-sized, purple and sweet figs. It is harvested in August. Fruit flesh is sweet, concise and soft.

Quince

Quince has a long stem and a large brown middle part and a yellow color. Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a fruit tree from the Rosaceae (Rosaceae) family, 4-5 m high, with a red brown body. It has a shallow root system that does not go deep. Its homeland is around the Caspian Sea, North-West Iran, Turkestan and North Anatolia.

Watermelon

Watermelon is a kind of fruit with a hard shell, abundant seeds and yellow flowers. The leaves are broad, hard and segmented. The homeland of watermelon is Africa. Watermelon farming has spread over a wide area in the world and in Turkey. About 5% of the world’s watermelon production is covered in Turkey. Watermelon grows in a warm and temperate climate. There should be no danger of frost during the growing season, as it is very affected by the cold. Soil temperature should be above 12 °C when planting seeds. Diseases can occur in places with high humidity.

Melon

Melon, which can be grown easily even at home when the conditions are met, is very rich in vitamins A, B and C. According to the type and variety, the thick-skinned large fruit is fleshy, juicy and has many seeds. Its homeland is Central Asia, Iran and Anatolia. The main species grown in Turkey are Topatan, Hasanbey, Van melon, Altınbaş Kızılırmak, as well as many domestic and foreign hybrid varieties.

Banana

Banana is an arboreal plant that grows naturally in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and it bears long fruits with yellow rinds. It contains protein, fiber and carbohydrates. Banana is grown in Anamur and Bozyazı counties of Mersin province in Turkey. 80% of Turkey’s banana needs are met from this domestic banana production.

Apple

Apple is a temperate, especially cold temperate climate plant. It grows in places above 800 m in the Mediterranean Region. It is a type of fruit cultivated from the apple (Malus domestica), rosaceae (Rosaceae) family. Its closest relatives are the pear and loquat. It is thought that the apple appeared in Eastern Anatolia and in the regions located in the southwest of Russia. From here it spread all over the world. It has a fruit with very high nutritional value. It is estimated that 1000 different apple varieties have been produced through cultural studies throughout history.

Sour Cherry

Cherries can even grow in dry, sandy or calcareous soils. Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) is a type of fruit from the Rosaceae family, similar to cherry and more sour in taste than cherry. In many sources, the region between the Caspian Sea and the North Anatolian mountains is accepted as the possible homeland of the cherry. P. cerasus, the botanical Latin name of cherry, comes from Kerasus, the old name of today’s Giresun city.

Avocado

Avocado is the fruit with the most lipophilic (fat-soluble) antioxidants. Avocado skin is green, edible parts are white, stone fruit. Avocado reaches full maturity after being picked. To understand its taste, it is necessary to wait for it to mature. For this, if you are buying it for immediate consumption, you should choose the soft one. When choosing, pay attention to the fact that the skin is shiny and slippery, and the sound of the core is heard when you shake it. If you are going to consume it after a few days, it will be better to choose the hard one.

Date Palm

Since the tree sheds its leaves in winter, it is more resistant to low temperatures than other tropical fruits. Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a decorative leafy palm species from the palm family (Arecaceae). Like other palm trees, it grows in tropical and temperate places. It has pile and fringe root structure. The body is rough in grayish brown. When young, the scales mature in green, and the scales open and fall off over time. Its leaves are green. Slight yellowing on the leafy tip is frequently seen. It has no flowers but will bloom if the climate is suitable and planted outside in the ground.