The world's most expensive spice, saffron, was harvested in Adana.

Harvesting of the world's most expensive spice, saffron, has begun in Kozan district of Adana. Due to drought this year, there has been a significant decrease in the yield, while a gram of saffron is finding buyers at 600 TL. This year, due to climatic conditions in Kozan district of Adana, it is expected that 100 grams of saffron will be harvested from one decare area. Known as the world's most expensive spice, saffron flowers are collected one by one, and the red threads inside are carefully removed and dried. Used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food sectors, saffron is among the high-value-added products in the category of medicinal aromatic plants. The sole producer in the district, Ali Gök, performed the first harvest together with Kozan Mayor Mustafa Atlı, Head of the Department of Plant and Animal Production at Kozan Vocational School, Assoc. Dr. Bihter Zaimoğlu Onat, and district agriculture officials. "1 kilo of saffron is obtained from 140 thousand flowers" ...