Harvest season begins in Safranbolu for saffron, the world's most expensive spice
In the Safranbolu district of Karabük, the per-kilogram price of geographically indicated saffron has been set at 800 thousand liras this year, and the harvest season has officially begun.
The harvest marathon has begun for saffron, known as the world's most expensive spice and identified with the Safranbolu district of Karabük. The per-kilogram price of this precious plant, registered by the European Commission, has been announced as 800 thousand liras.
Saffron Harvest Season Begins
The harvest season has begun for saffron, known as the world's most expensive spice, in the Safranbolu district of Karabük. The per-kilogram price of the product to be obtained from this year's harvest of saffron, whose geographical indication was registered by the European Commission, has been set at 800 thousand liras.
During this harvest season, which will last until mid-November, saffron fields will continue to host visiting guests to the region.
Areas of Use and Benefits
Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, saffron is widely used in many different sectors such as dyeing, cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food.
As a source of healing, the plant has many positive effects such as cell regeneration, memory strengthening, combating asthma and respiratory diseases, digestion, and strengthening gums.
Weather Conditions and Early Flowering
Agricultural engineer and saffron producer Mine Yılmaz stated that saffron flowers began to bloom as of October 7, and the flowering intensity and harvest period last for approximately 45 days.
Expressing that they produce on an area of about 20 decares, Yılmaz noted that compared to the last 5 years, autumn rains and weather conditions have progressed better this year, causing the saffron to bloom approximately 1 to 1.5 weeks early.
Price Expectation and Festival
Saffron producer İsmail Yılmaz stated that they set the gram price of the new season's product at 800 liras and the kilogram price at 800 thousand liras this year.
Stating that they expect around 15 kilograms of product by the end of the season, Yılmaz also added that the 10th Saffron Festival will be held in Safranbolu between November 1-4.