Saffron Farming

Farmers can earn huge profits by producing saffron. The price of one kilo of saffron in the market ranges up to lakhs. Various types of fruits, vegetables, and spices are cultivated in India. But, the aroma of saffron produced in India is somewhat different. People all over the world are crazy about its fragrance. But, as soon as we hear its name, the first thing that comes to our mind is its price. Saffron is sold at a very high price. Its price is in thousands. Let us know who can earn a lot of money by growing it.

Saffron is used in making medicine

Saffron is not only used to enhance the taste of food but is also used in making medicines. Saffron is cultivated especially in some states of North India. Among these states, Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh play a 

major role. Due to the favorable weather and red soil, there is a good production of saffron here. Its cultivation also proves to be economically beneficial for the people. 

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What is the color of the saffron flower?

For your information, let us tell you that when saffron plants flower. In such a situation, saffron flowers are plucked. The Saffron flower is light purple. The stamens inside it are red or saffron. Experts say that one gram is made from about 150 to 170 stamens of saffron flowers. One advantage of saffron cultivation is that it does not require repeated planting of seeds. Experts say that flowers keep growing in it for 15 years.

Saffron is cultivated in these hilly areas

Let us tell you that saffron can be cultivated by a farmer living in any state of India. However, suitable weather and soil for its cultivation are not available everywhere. For this reason, it is cultivated only in some parts. Therefore, people living in hilly areas, mainly in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, can earn huge profits by doing their business. Let us tell you that due to the high demand in the market, its prices also remain quite high.

Farmers can make a great benefit by cultivating saffron. Farmers will have to take care of some special things for this. Saffron is used from catering materials to worship lessons and medicines. The demand for saffron remains in the market throughout the year. In such a situation, if you are bored by producing traditional crops, then you can cultivate saffron. Profit in saffron cultivation is also very high. It is sold at high prices in the market. Saffron is also called red gold. The price of 1 kg of saffron in the market today is up to Rs 3 lakh.

Soil and climate for saffron cultivation

Farmers should take special care of some important things during saffron cultivation. Cultivation of saffron requires a cold and dry climate. Saffron cultivation in India is mainly done in Jammu and Kashmir. The sandy loam soil with the best drainage for saffron cultivation is fantastic. Saffron seeds are much smaller. Because of this, special techniques have to be used to grow them. Also, its spectacular maintenance is also required. Its cultivation requires timely irrigation, weed control and pest control. Saffron crop is cooked and ready in 7-8 months. After the crop is ripened, saffron flowers are broken and dried. Dried saffron is peeled and sold in the market.

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Some important things related to saffron cultivation

According to experts, prepare the soil better for saffron cultivation. Plough the soil 2-3 times, then make it uniform. Saffron seeds are sown during the month of September-October. The seed should be sown at a depth of 2-3 cm. At the same time, regular irrigation of its crop is required. Especially during flowering and at the time of crop ripening, more irrigation is required. The crop requires manure and fertiliser from time to time. Weed in saffron crops is harmful. Because of this, control of these is also necessary.