MC Sarıkaya Gıda sources fresh spinach from the cool-season fields of Antalya, Mersin, and İzmir from various production regions across Turkey, puts it through quality control, and supplies it to domestic and export markets. You can check the harvest calendar below for current supply availability.
Spinach is sourced from various growing regions across Turkey, particularly İzmir, Ankara, Samsun, Tokat, Aydın, Manisa; drawing on multiple regions helps keep supply steady and quality consistent throughout the season.
Spinach is among the most widely eaten leafy vegetables in Turkish cuisine for its high nutritional value; favoring cool growing conditions, it is grown intensively in coastal regions during the winter and spring months.
Product Overview
Sizes & Calibers
| Leaf Length | Range |
|---|---|
| 5-10 cm | Baby leaf, salad grade |
| 10-20 cm | Standard bunch size |
| 20 cm+ | Large leaf, processing grade |
Packaging Options
- 125-200 g washed baby spinach bagSalad grade, shelf-ready retail format
- 0.5-1 kg bunch/bagFresh-bunch wholesale and retail shipping
- 5-8 kg perforated plastic crateCold-chain wholesale shipping, palletized
Featured Varieties
A traditional variety with dark green, crinkled, thick leaves. Its sturdy texture and long shelf life suit bunch-format retail and cooking.
A flat, broad, thin-leaved variety; its soil-free surface makes it easy to wash and process, favored for frozen and processed spinach production.
A young, small-leaved, tender harvest form. In high demand in ready-to-eat salad mixes and bagged fresh produce.
Growing & Harvest
In Antalya, Mersin, and İzmir, spinach is a fast-growing leafy crop planted in successive cycles from autumn through spring; cool, moist conditions favor tender, dark-green leaf development, while hot weather raises the risk of premature bolting. Ankara, Samsun, and Tokat are also significant open-field spinach production areas. Harvest is done by hand or machine once leaves reach the desired length; an earlier harvest suits baby spinach, while a later harvest suits processing-grade spinach.
Uses & Applications
Spinach is used both raw and cooked in Turkish cuisine; baby spinach leaves go into fresh salads, while mature leaves are used in traditional recipes such as olive-oil spinach dishes and dumpling or pastry fillings. In export markets, washed and bagged baby spinach is in demand in the ready-to-eat salad segment. Dark-green color and leaf turgor are regarded as quality markers; rapid post-harvest cooling is key to preserving freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MC Sarıkaya Gıda export spinach?
Yes, MC Sarıkaya Gıda supplies fresh spinach from the cool-season fields of Antalya, Mersin, and İzmir to both domestic and export markets. You can check our seasonal calendar page for the current harvest period, or contact us directly.
What packaging is used to ship Spinach?
Shipments of Spinach typically use 125-200 g washed baby spinach bag or 0.5-1 kg bunch/bag, in line with standard industry practice; alternative packaging options can be arranged upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity for Spinach?
For road shipments, orders start from one pallet per product within a mixed load; sea shipments are planned on a full 40' reefer container basis. Send us your product, target country and delivery date for an exact quantity and quote.
What is the shelf life and storage requirement for Spinach?
Leafy products like Spinach are sensitive to moisture loss and wilting; their short shelf life means they need rapid cooling after harvest and an unbroken, high-humidity cold chain during transport.
How is Spinach sorted and quality-checked before shipment?
Before shipment, products are checked for size, color, and ripeness; anything below standard is sorted out, so only export-quality batches are shipped.
