26th International Bayındır Flower Festival

Floriculture in Bayindir

Bayındır has ranked first in the production of outdoor ornamental plants with the increase in production in recent years. The outdoor ornamental plants produced are especially purchased by municipalities and contribute to the beautification of cities. Thousands of people are employed in the floriculture sector in Bayındır.

Floriculture is a production that dates back to the Ottoman Empire. So much so that it is known that rosebushes were grown in the region known as Gülbahçe, rosebushes were sent to Ottoman palaces, madrasas and hospitals from here and the name of this region was expressed as Gülbahçe. Until the 1980s, flower production was carried out on a small scale in home gardens, and the flowers produced were sold in crates in the district and district neighborhood markets. After the 1980s, floriculture was developed by the producers as a source of income on its own, the variety of products was increased and today, with its rich varieties such as garden, hall, seasonal, tree species, it has become sold to every corner of our country. In addition, flower festivals have started to be organized in order to promote Bayındır floriculture, create new markets, increase employment and ensure the development of the floriculture sector.

As Bayındır, the floriculture sector, which constitutes a significant share of the district's income and is the source of income for a significant majority of the district's population in terms of employment, has become a chimneyless industry in the district. As a result of the initiative of the Izmir Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor's Office, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is working on the establishment of a Floriculture Organized Industrial Zone in the district. With the establishment of the floriculture organized industry, the number of people working in the district will increase and the income of the district will increase significantly.

Upon the development of floriculture in the district, producers were united under the roof of cooperatives. Cooperatives help in the procurement of floral needs and marketing of products and cooperate with the relevant departments of universities to improve products and production techniques.

Through cooperatives, seasonal, ground cover, shrub and tree group, potted ornamental plants are produced and sold to municipalities, hotels, site managements, landscaping companies and other private and public institutions at home and abroad. The delivery of the ornamental plants that are subject to sale and produced can be made immediately, as well as special production on order and contractual basis in line with the requests of the buyers.

Main Flowers Cultivated: Uncle's rose, Mimosa, Acacia, Maple, Linden, Linden, Rock rabies, Skunkberry, Rosemary, German chamomile, Aspidistra, Viburnum, Begonia, Acuba, Lady's saltpeter, Bridal veil, Boxwood, Periwinkle, Catalpa, Dwarf acacia, Acemborus, Mule's hoof, Cassia, Violet, Dogwood, Ironwood, Cedar, Redbud, Japanese Quince, Palm Chervil, False cypress, Dwarf palm, Cotoneaster, Cypress, Purple Wisteria, Blackcurrant, Blackcurrant, Brother's Bloodroot, Pinion, Heather, Eucalyptus, Yucca, Yucca, Cat's claw, Aralia, Ash, Sheep's-eye, Meadow Beauty, Peony Ivy, Chinese Rose, Holly, Hollyhock, Jasmine, Lady's Button, Ornamental Peach, Juniper, Coral, Coral Tree, Tree Enamel, Snapdragon, Oak, Laurel, Lavender, Honeysuckle, privet, Chamomile, Fire Flower, Mahonia, Magnolia, Rosary tree, Ice flower, Hydrangea, Indigo, Myrtle, Myrtle, Oleander, American ivy, Geranium, Sebboy, Brush flower, Petunia, Elephant bahri, Date palm, Pine Varbana, Kotanez, Pitospurum, Sycamore, Poplar, Ornamental plum, Rooster Ibis, Leylandi.

Beayındır Turanian Taxidermy: Located 4 km from the center of Bayındır, Turan Neighborhood grows daffodils, which are popular in Istanbul, Mainland and Izmir for their fragrance. Daffodil production, which has a history of about 100 years, is carried out by 20 families in Turan today. Turan Daffodil, which attracts attention with its fragrance and durability, is distinguished from daffodils grown in other regions with these features.

In addition, 20-25 types of flowers collected from nature in Turan Neighborhood are dried in bunches (approximately 200 million pieces per year) and sold wholesale to florists in Izmir and Istanbul.

Bayindir International Flower Festival

In Bayındır, floriculture, which dates back to the Ottoman Empire, has become a source of income after the 1980s and a flower festival has been organized since 1998 in order to make the district's voice heard in this field and to provide market opportunities for the producers. Started by 8 producers with nylon tents and stands made of wooden poles, with limited means but with a great vision, the flower festival has entered its 26th year this year and has become an event known all over Turkey and the world. The producers, who enchant thousands of visitors from different parts of Turkey with the riot of colors in the exhibitions they create with hundreds of kinds of flowers, also find the opportunity to market their products. In addition to flower producers, stands from many different sectors, especially agriculture, are also opened at the festival. In addition, concerts, shows, competitions, etc. are organized throughout the festival.

In the 25th Bayındır International Flower Festival held between April 25-28, 2024, 1100 m2 closed panel stand and 200 tents were set up by our Municipality; 250 florists and other tradesmen participated in a total of 1800 m2 closed area and 1500 m2 open area. For 4 days, hundreds of thousands of people visited the festival with the support of concerts, folk dances and various activities.