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About the Company

Ceyhan Tohumculuk was founded in 2007 by agricultural engineer Fatih Mehmet Karataş. The founder brought his experience from global seed giants like Deltapine (USA) and May Tohumculuk (Turkey) to the Ceyhan brand. Today, the company has become a leading regional force in cotton seed breeding, production, delinting, and export.

Major breeding project

In 2023, Turkey's largest cotton breeding project was launched. Within the framework of the project, intensive work is being carried out on 113 new cotton crossing combinations and hundreds of new lines (F1, F2, F4).

Modern production plant

In our laboratory, which started operating in 2024, seeds undergo quality control in accordance with world standards. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, our factory has the capacity to process over 5000 tons of seed annually.

Quality laboratory

In our laboratory equipped with HVI (High Volume Instrument) technology, fiber length, strength, color, and other parameters are measured in accordance with international standards.

Experienced staff

R&D and production processes are managed by specialists with 30 years of experience in cotton breeding, quality control, and international trade.

Activity in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan market is a strategic priority for Ceyhan Tohumculuk. We contribute to the sustainable development of the country's cotton industry:

Strategic Partnership

Successful cooperation has been established with large agricultural institutions of Azerbaijan such as MKT, Azer Cotton, AQRO-AZ, P-AGRO, and Cotton Trade.

Climate Adaptability

Our varieties are fully adapted to the climate conditions of Azerbaijan and yield excellent results as the primary crop.

Productivity and Savings

In line with sustainable agriculture principles, our drought and salinity tolerant varieties save water resources while increasing farmers' profitability.

Future Target

In 2025, it is planned to produce up to 750 tons of high-quality seed from seed multiplication plots spanning 500 hectares.

Products

Almira

It was specially developed for Azerbaijan. It is the yield leader in the 2024-2025 tests.

5500 - 7000 kg/ha Yield
41 – 44% Fiber Yield %
29-31 mm Fiber Length
29 – 32 G/Tex Resistance
4.5 – 4.8 Microner

Bless

Early maturing, high-fiber variety. Ideal for double cropping due to its short vegetation period.

5000 – 6500 kg/ha Yield
43 – 45% Fiber Yield %
29-32 mm Fiber Length
30 – 34 G/Tex Resistance
4.4 – 4.7 Microner

Ceyhan 520

The company's flagship variety. Distinguished by high fiber quality and wide adaptability.

5500 – 6800 kg/ha Yield
42 – 44% Fiber Yield %
30-32 mm Fiber Length
31 – 35 G/Tex Resistance
3.8 – 4.8 Microner

Genesis Plus

New generation hybrid variety. Shows high resistance to diseases and pests.

5200 – 6500 kg/ha Yield
43 – 46% Fiber Yield %
30-33 mm Fiber Length
31 – 35 G/Tex Resistance
3.8 – 4.8 Microner

Contact us

You can directly cooperate with Ceyhan Tohum or send a request to receive additional information.

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