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He’s also exploring a revolutionary idea: finding a way to harvest saffron flowers multiple times a year. Traditionally, saffron flowers bloom only once annually, which limits production.

Mohammad Salehi grew up helping harvest saffron on his family’s 10-acre farm in Afghanistan. As an adult, he made that spice the center of a successful business in the U.S. After graduating high ...

Mohammad Salehi was preparing a Persian rice dish when he realized the meal didn’t taste right. The problem was the spice.

So, saffron corms provide an easily accessible ... we are losing our crop before it even reaches harvest,” says Ghulam Nabi, a 39-year-old whose farm is next to Ahmad’s.

"Growing saffron in a controlled environment demonstrates temperature resistance and significantly reduces the risk of crop failure," said Ilahi, standing in his laboratory between stacks of ...

A few months later, in 2021, the couple put $20,000 on a credit card to order 60,000 corms, the bulb-like stems that produce the saffron flower. And this past November, they harvested 250 grams of ...

but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure. Bulb-like corms, at top, produce saffron crocuses. Each purple flower contains ...

The decline in both saffron production and the area under cultivation can be attributed to several factors. The saffron industry in Kashmir is facing a severe crisis, characterised by a ...

Growing saffron (Crocus sativus) at home can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to enjoy this luxurious and rather expensive spice known for its unique flavor and vibrant color. However, ...