Saffron is considered to be a very valuable and beneficial spice. In Ayurveda, saffron is considered useful for health and many benefits are mentioned such as increasing memory, improving skin health, reducing stress. But since the process of planting and harvesting saffron is very complicated, saffron is expensive in the market. Currently, saffron from Kashmir is considered the best in India and its price ranges from Rs 5 to 6 lakh per kg. About 90 percent of the world’s saffron production is in Iran. A video claiming that one can grow saffron at home in such a situation is currently in discussion on social media. On the Instagram page myplantsmygarden, Rani Anshu has shared her experience of successfully growing saffron at home. The method he mentioned is simple, inexpensive and can be done at home.

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Saffron is a very fine thread obtained from the inside of the saffron crocus flower. After drying these threads, saffron is produced. This crop mainly grows well in cool climates. That is why saffron is cultivated in areas like Kashmir, Afghanistan, Spain, Greece, Italy and Morocco.

What does it take to grow saffron at home?

Growing saffron at home does not require much.

• Good, healthy bulbs (pulp) of saffron.


• Tray


• Light, friable and well-drained soil


• An open but shady place

According to Rani Anshu, soil quality and proper location are the most important factors.

How to grow saffron at home?

1. First of all buy quality saffron bulbs from an online nursery or garden store. They should not be dry, hard and damaged.


2. The soil should be sieved well. Saffron does not need too much moisture, so be careful not to get waterlogged.


3. While planting the bulb in the pot, its pointed part should be placed upwards. Keep a little distance between each bulb.


4. The gum should be kept in the shade, but in an open place, not in the direct sun until the sprouts sprout.


5. Cover the pot with netting to protect it from rats or monkeys.

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A saffron plant will sprout within a few weeks if properly cared for. As soon as the flower comes, the thin threads of it, i.e. saffron, are obtained. The special thing is that these bulbs grow slowly, so you can get more plants the next season.

With proper knowledge, patience and care, it is possible to grow saffron at home. Experts believe that this is not just an experiment but can also be a source of small income in the future.