Saffron is expected to be sold for 100 thousand TL per kilo in Turkey

The planting of saffron bulbs used in the food, medicine and clothing sectors started in the Safran Garden with Lavender Fragrance, which was established within the framework of the project in the Gayza Village of Safranbolu. Its red pollen is the most valuable part, its bulb, purple flowers and yellow pollen are also sold and saffron, which is a source of income for the producer, is planted in a 15-decare garden by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. Saffron, which was planted in August and collected when it reaches a length of 15-30 centimeters in October-November, is expected to be sold for 100 thousand TL per kilo, which was 60 thousand TL last year. It is aimed to produce saffron, which has the feature of cell renewal and increasing body resistance, together with tourism. WE GAVE THE IMAGE OF SAFRAN MADE IN KARABUK AND SAFRANBOLU Çetin Ayvalık, Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, stated that Saffron is the first thing that comes to mind when ...