Dried figs: premature blossom in Aydin

April 23, 2024 at 4:31 PM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. Due to the warm temperatures in the growing regions, the fig trees in the Turkish province of Aydin could start flowering earlier than usual. Meanwhile, low rainfall is still a problem.

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The weather forecast for the Turkish province of Aydin predicts temperatures of 22-32°C for the coming days. The weather is an important factor for the further development of the dried fig market. With the sudden rise in temperature, the fig trees have woken up early from their winter dormancy. However, due to the low rainfall rate, there is a risk of drought in the region. Only the next 15-20 days will show what can be expected in terms of fruit set and when the pollination phase begins. If the weather holds for the time being, the pollination ph

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