Mechanized cultivation of cumin in Esfarayen
The director of Esfarayen agricultural jihad said: the cultivation of cumin medicinal plant was done on 400 hectares of lands in Esfarayen city.
Khalil Aqebati, director of Esfarayen Agricultural Jihad, stated that 1100 hectares of lands in Esfarayen city are dedicated to the cultivation of cumin medicinal plant: Of this amount, 400 hectares have been mechanized cultivation.
He said: Due to the fact that this city has suffered from drought in consecutive years, the cultivation of medicinal plants in this city has been considered.
Aqebati added: Mechanized cultivation of this crop, in addition to reducing seed consumption, also reduces tractor traffic inside the field and uniform vegetable surface and observes planting depth.
He said: in addition to cultivating cumin, other herbal medicines such as thyme and sage are cultivated in this city, and these plants have had a good yield.