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How to grow Saffron at home that sells in lakhs

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Saffron is used to enhance the flavour of dishes. It is a common ingredient in traditional beauty remedies passed down from grandmas.
 

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Indian saffron

Indian saffron is renowned worldwide, especially the saffron grown in Kashmir, which is highly prized and sells for lakhs. Let's learn how you can grow saffron at home.
 

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Aeroponic technology

To grow saffron at home, a structure is set up in an open space using aeroponic technology. The temperature within this setup is kept cool to facilitate saffron cultivation.
 

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Type of soil

To cultivate saffron, sandy or loamy soil is ideal. This soil is enriched with cow dung manure and other fertilizers that nourish the crop.

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Sunlight

Once the soil is properly prepared, plant seeds. It's important to ensure that the saffron plants are not exposed to direct sunlight, as this can cause the plants to dry out.
 

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Watering

Avoid overwatering the saffron plant. Instead, perform light irrigation every 15 days. The saffron flower typically takes 3-4 months to mature.

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Kesar

Carefully remove the saffron threads from each flower individually. Since a single strand of saffron is quite valuable, handle the extraction process with care.
 

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Saffron

Saffron is rich in antioxidants, which can boost mood and support overall well-being. 

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