Here's How Farmers Harvest Saffron, The World's Most Expensive Spice, In Kashmir Valley

India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices across the world. It produces about 75 of the 109 varieties listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and accounts for half of the global trading in spices. One of them is the world's most expensive spice saffron. In India, Jammu and Kashmir is the largest producer of saffron, and India is the second largest producer of saffron in the World. Here’s how farmers...Read More

Anuj TiwariUpdated: Nov 07, 2020, 15:55 IST

India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices across the world. It produces about 75 of the 109 varieties listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and accounts for half of the global trading in spices. One of them is the world's most expensive spice saffron. In India, Jammu and Kashmir is the largest producer of saffron, and India is the second largest producer of saffron in the World. Here’s how farmers harvest the world’s most expensive spice in Kashmir valley.

Saffron Flowers Bloom

Saffron flowers bloom at a field in Pampore, south of Srinagar.

Saffron Flowers Get Collected

A farmer collects saffron flowers from their field in Pampore.

Separating Stigma From The Saffron Crocus

Kashmiri farmers separate stigma from the saffron crocus, during the saffron harvest in Pampore.

Handpicked

Saffron flowers are picked by farmers from their field.

Physical Labour

Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labour to get the flowers from the field to final packaging.

Saffron Petals

A Kashmiri farmer shows saffron petals after being picked from flowers at a farm in Pampore.

Harvesting Process

The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor, smell, and color make it the most expensive spice in the world.

Use Of Saffron Spice

Saffron used in kitchens across the world, as a fabric and skin dye.

Medicinal Purposes

It's now widely used for medicinal purposes.

Second Highest Producer

Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is the largest producer of Saffron in India and India is the 2nd highest producer of Saffron in the world.

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Here's How Farmers Harvest Saffron, The World's Most Expensive Spice, In Kashmir Valley

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