Turkey is preparing to enter Agricultural Frost by 2026.

The Risk of Agricultural Frost Increases in Turkey

Turkey is preparing to face climatic challenges in the early days of 2026. The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) has published a map indicating the increased risk of agricultural frost across the country.

The Difficulty of the Night: January 1 - January 3

New Year's Eve (December 31) marks the beginning of agricultural frost events in Turkey. However, the real danger will occur on the nights connecting January 1 to January 2 and January 2 to January 3. During these dates, the effects of agricultural frost will be felt strongly across the country.

Strong Frost Expectation

On January 3 and 4, the risk of strong and very strong agricultural frost will be more pronounced in Turkey's central and eastern regions. Experts note that despite the fact that trees are currently in dormancy due to seasonal cycles, this situation poses a risk for winter vegetable and fruit cultivation.

Precautions for Urban Gardens

Warnings are being issued regarding the need to protect winter vegetables and fruits that are still growing in open fields and gardens. Additionally, it is recommended to take precautions against sudden temperature drops in greenhouses where production is carried out under cover. In particular, even though the harvest of sugar beets is nearing completion, care must be taken to ensure that the 1-2% of unharvested beets do not get damaged.

Experts also suggest that a protective net should be placed on the surface of root vegetables like radishes and carrots to safeguard them.