
Heirloom seeds are native and natural seeds that have been passed down from generation to generation without genetic modification. For hundreds of years, these seeds have been planted and preserved by farmers and transmitted across generations. Today, they play a vital role in preserving food diversity.Historical SignificanceHeirloom seeds are regarded as an integral part of cultural heritage from the past to the present. In agricultural centers such as Anatolia, heirloom seeds have been used to
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Rüya Dumlu

Koyulhisar Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a local tomato variety cultivated exclusively in the Koyulhisar district of Sivas Province. Production is primarily carried out in Yukarıkale Village, as well as in Aşağıkale Village and the villages of Dilekli, Yalnıztepe, Bahçe and Gökdere. The seeds used are heirloom seeds that have been preserved for many years. In 2018, a geographical indication application was submitted by the Koyulhisar Chamber of Agriculture, and on 20 January 2021, it was o
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Zelal Çakar