Edirne rice variety is a high-yielding mid-season variety with a maturation period of 125-130 days. The grains of this variety are long, yellow, do not shatter, and are seedless, making them convenient for processing and use in the food industry. Plants reach a height of 100-110 cm, and the thousand-grain weight is 38-39 grams, indicating large size and high quality of the harvest. The variety is resistant to serious diseases such as late blight and root rot, significantly enhancing the reliability and stability of the harvest.
The Edirne variety was developed as a result of long-term research conducted by the Thracian Agricultural Research Institute, which has developed several new rice varieties with high tolerance to late blight. This disease is one of the most serious threats to rice production, so resistance to it is a key advantage of this variety. Edirne is recommended for cultivation in regions of the Black Sea, Thrace, Aegean, and Mediterranean, which corresponds to its adaptation to the climatic conditions of these areas.
The Edirne region holds the leading position in rice production in Turkey, supplying about 42% of the country's total production. In the 2015/16 season, the yield of the Edirne variety reached 700-850 kg per hectare, which is a high indicator for rice farming. Favorable climatic conditions, including snow and rain after October, contributed to increased yield and stable production. The high quality and reliability of the Edirne variety make it in demand among farmers and export markets, confirming its importance for Turkey's agricultural sector.
