Saffron production in Farooj North Khorasan’s saffron-growing region is set to produce an impressive 21 tons of saffron this year. Farooj county, with 3,400 hectares of saffron cultivation, leads the province in saffron production and plays a key role in Iran’s saffron industry. Saffron Cultivation Area and Forecasted Yield Saffron production in Farooj :This year, farmers [...]
Celebrating Iranian Saffron Export Growth On National Saffron Day, Mashhad is hosting the first-ever National Saffron Festival. The festival, running from November 3rd to 5th, brings together cities like Mashhad, Torbat-e Heydarieh, Gonabad, Nishapur, and Torbat-e Jam to celebrate saffron, the golden spice. This event aims to boost the global recognition and export growth of Iranian [...]
Average Saffron Production in Torbat Heydarieh: About 3 Kilograms Per Hectare The Director of the Agriculture Jihad Organization in Torbat Heydarieh reported that saffron production averages 3 kilograms per hectare in the city. Alireza Ghaderi mentioned that, out of 96,500 hectares of saffron cultivated in Khorasan province, 9,200 hectares are in Torbat Heydarieh. As a result, [...]
History of Saffron Cultivation in Iran Saffron cultivation in Iran has deep roots in the eastern and northeastern regions, particularly Khorasan. This area is strongly associated with saffron. However, upon further investigation, we discover that saffron cultivation actually began in the western part of the country, specifically in Hamadan province. The Origin of Saffron Cultivation in [...]
The Expansion of Saffron Cultivation in Iran Iran leads the world in saffron cultivation, producing 90% of the globe’s saffron. The remaining 10% comes from other countries, which depend heavily on Iranian saffron. Many of these countries export bulk saffron to Spain, the UAE, and Hong Kong, where it undergoes processing and packaging before reaching markets [...]
The Extent of Saffron Cultivation in Iran Saffron cultivation in Iran Iran is the world’s leading producer of saffron, accounting for about 90% of the total global saffron production. This significant figure shows how dominant the country is in this industry. The remaining 10% is produced by other countries, but even these countries heavily rely on [...]
Saffron Cultivation Process: Everything You Need to Know About Growing Saffron In this article, we will explore the saffron cultivation process, from planting to harvest, and provide essential tips on growing the world’s most valuable spice. Whether you are a beginner or experienced grower, understanding the entire process is crucial for success. What is Saffron? Saffron, [...]
Cultivation of Saffron and Herbs in Iran City of Sonqor Masoumi Zadeh, the governor of the city of Sonqor and Kalayi in Iran, cultivate saffron and herbs from the good agricultural sector of the city as a model for changing the crop and said: Agricultural Jihad and Faculty of Agriculture, moving towards the development of the [...]
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