A retired Mukhtar Cuma Beklen, who lives in the village of Topalan in Bingöl, succeeds to grow pepino, a South American fruit, in his orchard. Saying that he has grown "Golden Tomato" and "Golden Strawberry", Beklen now cultivates pepino, a South American fruit, in his garden.

Lame village headman for 20 years after having retired Wait, that deal with the nature of love and gardening, stating   He continued:

"I'm growing Golden Tomato, Golden strawberry and pepino"

"As you can see, I plant all kinds of vegetables in my garden," said the retired Mukhtar and added, "I'm trying to increase the varieties, except the known vegetables. I've planted 'Pepino' for 3 years. I'm planting 'golden berries' and 'golden tomatoes'. I'm very curious about nature. I'm planting everything I wonder."

"Pepino is a benefit for many diseases"

Saying that Pepino is good for many diseases, Beklen, "I first saw on the internet. It is beneficial for bone-thinning disease, child development, blood pressure patients, diabetes treatment and a lot of diseases is healing." 

"Our people should evaluate their time by working"

Beklen also advised those who want to evaluate their time. "As the land of Bingöl is fertile, farmers can grow different types of fruits and vegetables in this fertile land. Just don't stay with what you know. The world is changing, they should study for it. Working the one, wins."

The Pepino melon (Solanum muricatum) is native to the highlands of Peru and Chile but also grown in other South and Central American countries. The plant is not found in the wild and details of its origin are unknown. (Nihat Kanat - ILKHA)