Saffron

Product Name: Saffron

Product Code: 1167

Other Names: Red Gold

Description: Saffron, known as red gold, is considered one of the most valuable medicinal and spice plants in the world. This plant has unique properties and is used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic-health industries

Saffron, with the scientific name Crocus sativus, is from the Iridaceae family. This herbaceous, perennial, bulbous plant blooms in early autumn. Saffron flowers are purple, and its most important commercial part is the red stigmas, which are used as a spice after harvesting and drying.

Saffron Planting

Saffron grows better in light, well-drained soils

The best planting time is late summer to early autumn

Saffron bulbs should be placed 15 to 20 centimeters deep in the soil

Saffron Planting

Saffron requires little irrigation and performs better in dry areas

Weeding and weed control are essential to increase crop quality

Proper fertilization, especially the use of rotted manure, increases plant yield

Saffron harvesting:

It is done manually and requires high precision

The best time to harvest is early in the morning, when the flowers are just blooming

After harvesting, the red stigmas are separated and dried until ready for consumption

Temperature: Warm and dry

Effective ingredients:

Saffron has active biochemical compounds that determine its medicinal and nutritional properties:

Crocin: Responsible for the red color of saffron and has antioxidant properties

Picrocrocin: Responsible for the bitter taste of saffron

Safranal: The aromatic compound of saffron that has sedative properties

Vitamins and minerals: including vitamin B6, iron, manganese and potassium

Properties and usage:

Seasoning for tea and food

Antidepressant and general tonic

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