Turkey: Saffron production will be increased in Karabük

Safran, which was registered as a result of the studies carried out in 2014 because it differs in terms of hardness, color and aroma compared to the one produced in some countries such as Iran, Spain, India and Greece, is produced by 29 farmers in Safranbolu on an area of 58 decares. Saffron, which is planted in August every year and blooms in October-November with purple colored and fragrant flowers, is sold for 50-60 thousand liras per kilogram. This year, about 27 kilograms of product is expected from saffron, which can dye 100 thousand times its weight in liquid yellow and can only be produced from 80 thousand flowers, half a kilogram. Onion support to farmers Karabük Governor Fuat Gürel told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the city is one of the most important production areas of saffron. Noting that the production of saffron is increasing day by day in the district, Gürel said, "Currently, 29 farmers in 8 villages produce 58 decares of land. We expect a saffron harvest between 25 ...