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Sakız Artichoke

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What is Sakız Artichoke? Where is it grown?

Sakız artichoke; It is a very early variety that is widely grown in the districts of Urla, Çeşme and Karaburun, which is called the peninsula within the borders of İzmir province of the Aegean region. It is also produced in the Mediterranean region. However, the quality characteristics grown in the peninsula cannot be reached. The harvest of mastic artichoke heads starts from November and continues until May. The edges of the first formed leaves of the mastic artichoke, which is considered a vegetable, are straight (without slits), and the edges of the later leaves are slit. The head of the mastic artichoke is in the form of a slightly elongated cylinder (water glass) with a loose structure of medium size. It is suitable for fresh consumption and the bract leaves and flower head are eaten. The flower bed is not very wide. Head diameter varies between 15-10 cm, weight 200-500 g, and the length (height) of the glass-shaped head varies between 6-12 cm. Urla, Çeşme and Karaburun districts, which are called peninsulas, have very favorable climatic conditions for the Sakız artichoke variety. The warm and humid climatic conditions in the region are extremely suitable for the production of Sakız artichoke. Peninsula Sakız artichoke variety has warm and humid maritime climate conditions between September and May, when it is grown.

What are the Features of Sakız Artichoke?

  • Sakız artichoke; It is a very early variety that is widely grown in the districts of Urla, Çeşme and Karaburun, which is called the peninsula within the borders of İzmir province of the Aegean region.
  • It is also produced in the Mediterranean region.
  • The heads of mastic artichokes are harvested from November to May. -The edges of the first formed leaves of the mastic artichoke, which is considered as a vegetable, are straight (without slits), and the edges of the later leaves are slit.
  • The head of the mastic artichoke is in the form of a slightly elongated cylinder (water glass) with a loose structure of medium size. – It is suitable for fresh consumption and the bract leaves and flower tray are eaten.
  • The flower bed is not very wide. Head diameter varies between 15-10 cm, weight 200-500 g, and the length (height) of the glass-shaped head varies between 6-12 cm.
  • Urla, Çeşme and Karaburun districts, which are called peninsulas, have very favorable climatic conditions for the Chios artichoke variety.
  • The warm and humid climatic conditions in the region are extremely suitable for the production of Sakız artichoke. Peninsula Sakız artichoke has a warm and humid maritime climate between September and May, when the artichoke variety is grown.

What are Sakız Artichoke Soil and Climate Conditions?

Sakız Artichoke, which is considered as a vegetable, and Urla, Çeşme and Karaburun districts, which are called peninsulas, have very favorable climatic conditions for the Sakız artichoke variety. The warm and humid climatic conditions in the region are extremely suitable for the production of Sakız Artichoke. Peninsula Sakız artichoke variety has warm and humid maritime climate conditions between September and May, when it is grown.

How to Grow for Sakız Artichoke?

Planting of the artichoke plant is usually done in the Mediterranean and Aegean Regions in October – November, and in the Marmara Region in March – April. The most suitable planting is done on the bobbins with a distance of 1×1 m between and above the rows. You can plant the seedlings by burying the seedlings to a depth of about 10-15 cm, by watering after compacting the soil.

In order to get a good yield from the Gum Artichoke species, it is necessary to pay attention to the soil and climatic conditions suitable for its cultivation.

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