Kashmiri Saffron: Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, which is cultivated in countries like Afghanistan, China, Portugal and Iran. India is also a major producer of saffron. The Kashmiri saffron here is famous all over the world. This saffron is used in everything from sweets to other food dishes. Although many countries have included saffron in the category of dry fruits, but in India it has got the status of spice, which is sold at very expensive prices, although its quality also matters a lot behind the increasing prices of saffron. These days the real difference between quality and price is being seen in Khari Baoli, the biggest dry fruit market of Delhi.
Here the world famous Iranian saffron is being sold at half price. Where the price of Kashmiri saffron is 2500 to 3000 rupees per 10 grams. The same Iranian saffron is being sold at the rate of Rs.1300 per 10 grams.
what is the difference between iranian saffron
Experts say that these days only Iranian saffron sold in Khari Babri is being sold at half the price of Kashmiri saffron. The difference here is not only of rate, it is also of quality. Experts say that the quality of Kashmiri saffron is much better than Iran’s saffron. The method of growing saffron of both these varieties is completely different. Along with this, there is a lot of difference in the area of cultivation, whose direct effect is visible on its prices.
how is farming
According to experts, the saffron that grows in the plains of Kashmir is prepared through an organic process. Of course, its cultivation is done in a very small area, but during this time no chemical is used.
The prices of Kashmiri saffron are also high due to being prepared by completely organic method. Contrary to this, pesticides and fertilizers are used in the cultivation of Iranian saffron.
Its cultivation is already done in a large area and chemicals are used to increase its production, due to which there is a huge difference in its quality. Now organic saffron is needed to make medicines, so whatever be the price Kashmiri saffron is sold instantly.
Why Kashmiri Saffron is special
Experts say that Kashmiri saffron is grown organically. There is no outbreak of any kind of insects in the flower or plant of saffron being grown in the plains of Kashmir. In such circumstances, management is done by organic method only.
Even if the crop gets damaged, chemicals are not used under any circumstances. Due to this the fear of spoiling the soil remains. This is the reason why Kashmir saffron is also sold in the online market at a price of Rs 2500 to 3000 per 10 grams.
Now traders have started trying new tricks to sell Iranian saffron. In many places, Irani saffron is being sold at a cheap price by tagging it as Kashmiri saffron. If experts are to be believed, Iranian saffron is now being sold in the guise of Kashmiri saffron at the rate of Rs 1300 per 10 grams, which means almost half the price.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.
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