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Water-based tulip production is a modern cultivation method implemented in Antalya, Türkiye’s center for cut flower production, using soilless farming technologies. In facilities operating in the Belek district of Serik, this production method replaces traditional soil cultivation with water and specialized water containers, resulting in a natural product free of any chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Initiated approximately ten years ago based on the Dutch model, this process has now become a

Hydroponic farming is a soilless cultivation method in which plants are grown in a water-based nutrient solution that provides the minerals their roots require. In this system, plant roots may be suspended directly in the nutrient solution or supported by an inert growing medium such as perlite, gravel, or rockwool. The term "hydroponic" is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water and "ponos" meaning labor.Historical DevelopmentThe concept of soilless plant cultivation dates back to an

Urban agriculture is a concept that encompasses various activities related to the production processing and distribution of food in urban and peri-urban areas. Driven by factors such as rapid urbanization increasing population demand for food and the pursuit of sustainable living urban agriculture is increasingly recognized as a key tool in sustainable urban development policies for creating productive urban spaces and self-sustaining cities. Its scope may include not only the cultivation of foo

In Kocaeli Province, strawberry cultivation is carried out using both traditional methods and modern agricultural techniques. Production occurs in various regions, with Akçatı Village under the district of İzmit being a prominent area. Production in the region varies according to altitude, soil structure, and climatic conditions.Cultivation Areas and ConditionsAkçatı Village, located in the İzmit district of Kocaeli, is one of the leading settlements for strawberry cultivation. Strawberry produc