Saffron sells for 90 thousand liras per kilo in Hatay. Turkey

Safran is produced not only in Safranbolu but also in other geographies where the climate is sufficient. Farmer Münevver Ezelsoy in Hatay is one of the producers planning to increase saffron production. Saffron, an important cultural plant, is grown in Hatay during the Ottoman period. Producer Münevver Ezelsoy said that they can obtain a maximum of one kilogram of red saffron from 1 decare, and that they send it to countries such as the Netherlands, Japan, and the United States for 90 thousand liras per kilo. SAFRANS ARE HIDING IN THE DARK Saffron, which is stored by wrapping in foil in a dark environment away from sunlight, is in jars. HATAY, SAFRAN'S SECOND PRODUCTION CENTER Produced in Hatay, which first started to be grown in Safranbolu and became the second production center of Turkey, saffron is used in both the ...