Konya Takes the Lead in Black Seed Production

Konya is also confident in the cultivation of black seed, which is used as a spice or its oil is used as a raw material for aromatherapy products.

Black seed, which is indispensable in both kitchens and dermatology due to its unique aroma, has become one of the products that Konya is confident in producing. The cultivation of black seed, supported by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality's agricultural development incentives, is spreading rapidly.

The cultivation area of black seed, which expands every year, is primarily favored within the triangle formed by Kadınhanı, Sarayönü, and Cihanbeyli. A productive harvesting season was achieved with a yield of 310 tons of black seed this year, making a significant contribution to the country's economy.

Emphasizing that black seed cultivation is entirely carried out in water-deficient areas, Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated, "We support the waterless farming model in Konya. Black seed cultivation takes place entirely in water-deficient areas. I congratulate our producers who contribute to our country's economy with approximately 310 tons, primarily in the Kadınhanı, Sarayönü, and Cihanbeyli districts." He shared images from the black seed harvest in the Meydanlı neighborhood of Kadınhanı.