Determination of vegetable potential in vegetable production centres in Diyarbakir

This study aimed to determine vegetable production centers in Diyarbakir province and its districts, vegetable production potentials of the growers, vegetables species, detection of diseases and pests encountered during production, use of pesticides and its type, production systems, farming practices, the identification, cultivation post-harvest and marketing issues by using detailed surveys.It is considered that under light of the results, projections will be made in the region, routing, and the future of applications, the region will have a better position in the vegetable growing. Product orientation should be based on group of villages indicating a similar feature by taking into consideration of vegetable consumption and production patterns In fact, some regions can be selected as pilot implementation of new vegetable species and varieties, new methods and practices will likely be a good example of industrial vegetable production. The study is a basic research study for any research in vegetable production in the region due to its infrastructure and inventory features.As a result of the study, effective vegetable production in central and other districts of Diyarbakir can be realized if appropriate conditions provided. Vegetable growers lack of knowledge or have false information about plant protection issues. Despite the growers produce high quality vegetable products; they had difficulty in finding markets to obtain profit. It is determined since vegetable farming performed in multi-part production areas, vegetable production areas restricted in small lands.Key Words: Diyarbakır, inventory, vegetable growing, potential