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Florists prepare orchids for Valentine's Day rush
Florists prepare orchids for Valentine's Day rush
Florists across Turkey are gearing up for Valentine's Day just a couple of weeks away. (AA Photo)
Even though Valentine's Day is generally associated with red roses, orchids are becoming more popular in Turkey.
According to data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), 6 million pieces of orchids are sold annually in Turkey.
Some 2 million orchids out of this figure are being produced only for Valentine's Day in 2020, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Jan. 26.
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