Beginning of saffron harvest in Kazerun
Horticulture expert of Kazerun Agricultural Jihad Management announced that saffron harvest has started from 5 hectares of lands in this city.
Zahrapanah added: Considering the average yield of four kilograms of saffron production per hectare, it is predicted that more than 20 kilograms of dry saffron will be produced and marketed in this city this year.
Zahrapanah, pointing out that the harvested saffron is of high quality, added: Due to the weather conditions, the harvest of this product will start in mid-November and continue until early January.
Zahrapanah stated: Cultivation of saffron plant due to low water requirement, possibility of exploitation for 7 to 10 years at a time of cultivation, growth in sandy and clay soils, tolerance of the plant against pests and diseases, long-term crop strength, no need Heavy agricultural machinery, job creation, etc. are increasing in Kazerun city.
Horticulture expert of Kazerun Agricultural Jihad Management stated: This city has a suitable climate for planting saffron, which in terms of economic benefits and the need for low water, cultivation of this plant is a good option to change the cultivation pattern in the region.
