Seed germination training was given to the people of Bornova in order to keep the ancestral seeds alive and transfer them to the next generations. Participants in the hands-on event learned both how the seed was obtained and planting techniques. In addition, it is aimed to give 2023 million seeds to the citizens in the ancestral seed distributions to be made for 10.
Participants of the training held at the Agricultural Services Directorate brought the seeds of the vegetables and fruits they wanted together with the soil. In the course given by Bornova Municipality agricultural engineers, information on seed planting, germination and maintenance was given.
10 million seeds will be distributed
Bornova Municipality, which has established a Local Seed Garden in Kayadibi Neighborhood, distributes seeds obtained from 45 kinds of products, including tomato, eggplant, pepper, okra, melon and watermelon, to citizens free of charge. Soil and seed growing apparatus are also provided. It is aimed to distribute 2023 million seeds for 10.
sustainable agriculture
Stating that sustainable agricultural practices are needed for a good and healthy future, Bornova Mayor Dr. Mustafa İduğ said, “We are working to carry ancestral seeds to the future and to protect our local seeds. We distribute the ancestral seeds, which we obtain from the products we grow in our local seed garden, to those who make agricultural production in Bornova and to our citizens who want it. Thus, we strive to support sustainable agriculture with seeds and seedlings that have evolved according to the unique conditions of this region, that require less irrigation and less fertilizer.”