The initiative, which trained farmers in optimum cultivation practices, has now scaled up to larger projects in Menchukha ...

Growing saffron indoors is a rewarding experience, allowing you to cultivate one of the world's most expensive spices at home. Saffron, harvested from the Crocus sativus flower, requires specific ...

cold climate closely mimics the traditional saffron-growing conditions of Kashmir. “Through satellite imaging, we have found many patches in the north-east where saffron can be grown.

Saffron is mostly grown in Kashmir and parts of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka because of the favourable climate conditions and soil. Here is a step-by-step guide to growing saffron at your home. Step ...

"The government should promote indoor saffron cultivation on a much larger scale as climate change is affecting the entire world, and Kashmir is no exception," Mir said. (Only the headline and picture ...

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It is also believed that saffron cultivation in India began in the Kashmir Valley, introduced by Persian traders or Buddhist monks. The region's cool climate and well-drained soil create the perfect ...