The saffron plant is one of the most expensive spices in the world. It is also called ‘red gold’ because of the price of saffron. Due to this, the cultivation of saffron is considered a profitable crop. By cultivating it, farmers can earn lakhs every year.
It is cultivated in India, especially in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal. By the way, the cultivation of saffron can be done at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level. However, now farmers are also cultivating saffron in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana.
Suitable soil and climate for the cultivation of saffron
Its crop cycle is of 3 to 4 months. The months of June to September are considered good for farming. For this, it is necessary to have sandy, loamy or loamy soil. This crop does not grow in heavy clay soils.
Along with this, good sunlight is needed for the crop of saffron. The saffron crop gets spoiled in the extreme cold and rainy seasons. That is, for the cultivation of saffron, choose a place where there is no stagnation of water.
Source: Aaj Tak
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