Preparations for the Aydın Chestnut Harvest have begun at full speed.

Aydın, one of Turkey's most important chestnut production centers, has accelerated its preparations for the new season. Especially in the chestnut orchards located in the **İzmir** mountains, the first rains that began in the last week of September excited the producers. With this rainfall, farmers are preparing the ground for the harvest season by clearing the bottom of the orchards.

Chestnut production in Aydın is carried out on a total of approximately **8,000 decares** of land. The districts with the most intensive chestnut production are **Nazilli**, **Köşk**, and **Sultanhisar**. These regions are highly favorable for chestnut cultivation in terms of both climate and soil structure. Producers are particularly hopeful that this year's weather conditions will be positive.

Depending on how the weather conditions unfold in the coming weeks, the harvest is expected to begin. The previous season, which experienced a period of drought, had caused a decrease in the imagined productivity. Nevertheless, producers are hopeful for this year and are meticulously continuing their preparations. As **chestnut** is an important product both in local markets and for export, this year's yield will play a critical role in the economy of the farmers.

As the harvest season approaches, the preparations of Aydın's producers regarding irrigation systems and maintenance operations are also noteworthy. All tools and equipment required for the market presentation of chestnuts are being reviewed, and precautions are also being taken against possible weather conditions. This year, the expectation of high-quality chestnut production, in particular, is at a level that will satisfy many farmers. The increase in demand, both locally and internationally, will further enhance the value of Aydın chestnuts.