Where is the best saffron grown in Iran?

Best saffron in Iran

1. Introduction

Iran is the world’s leading producer of saffron. As the capital of Iranian red gold, Qayen has a worldwide brand of saffron. Everyone in Iran knows that the best saffron in Iran is grown in Qayen City. Saffron was originally from Khorasan Razavi province and southern Khorasan province. But some other places cultivated saffron in Iran later.

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If we want to know the best place for saffron in Iran, we must search among the cities of Khorasan province. Because the most desirable type of saffron was from this region.

Saffron is a plant that can grow in harsh living conditions. The plant only needs water at the beginning of November. Therefore, the water due to rain and snow is enough for this plant until the early spring. Cultivation of this plant is the job of most people in the Khorasan region. As a result, saffron has a special role in the lives of the people of northeastern Iran.

2. Qayen and Red gold

If we want to talk about Iranian saffron cultivation in Iran, the first place that comes to mind is Khorasan. Khorasan province has always been a pioneer in saffron cultivation in Iran. Saffron cultivation is common in different cities of Khorasan Razavi province such as Zaveh, Torbat Heydariyeh, Torbat Jam, Taybad, Bakharz, Gonabad, Neyshabur, and Bejestan.

In the southern Khorasan province, the cities of Qayen, Ferdows, Boshrouyeh, and Birjand can be named. South Khorasan province after Khorasan Razavi province has the second-highest cultivation of saffron in Iran. However, in terms of saffron quality, it is the first Khorasan province.

But in terms of quantity, it is the second-largest region after Khorasan Razavi. In addition to Khorasan province, we can mention the provinces of Kerman, Lorestan, Fars, etc. They have recently been activated in the field of saffron cultivation.

Saffron fields in Qayen City

Nearly 270 tons of saffron are produced in the world annually. Khorasan province produces 170 tons of this amount. however, among all the cities that cultivate saffron in Khorasan Razavi province and southern Khorasan province, Qayen City is leading other cities.

The Chamber of Commerce of South Khorasan province has estimated the history of saffron cultivation in Qayen to 700 years ago. Qayen saffron has the top quality saffron in the world.

In conclusion, we can say the best saffron in Iran grows in Qayen City. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that the aroma and quality of the saffron of Qayen are completely different from the saffron of other places in Iran.

Ana Qayen is honored to work with different farmers in Qayen City. We aim to supply pure and genuine and the best saffron in Iran.

Saffron production in Iran

Saffron is a plant from the genus Lily that has medicinal properties and is used to flavor and color foods in Iran. This plant is produced in different cities in Iran and is one of the country’s export products.

The statistics for saffron production in Iran are very high. Saffron was initially specific to Khorasan Razavi and South Khorasan provinces but was later cultivated in other parts of Iran. If we want to know the best place in Iran for saffron, we have to search among the Khorasan province cities because the best type of saffron has been related to this region from the beginning. This region has a long history of saffron cultivation and the saffron brand is named after one of these cities.

Saffron is a plant that can grow in harsh biological conditions. This plant needs water only on the first of November and rain and snow will be enough for it until the first of spring. Saffron is a plant that does not have a special cost in terms of transportation and is economical.

This plant has nutritional and medicinal properties and is very popular in Iran due to its limited cultivation. Cultivation of this plant is the occupation of most people in the Khorasan region and has a special role in the lives of people in northeastern Iran. Saffron has medicinal properties and its most important feature is exhilarating. It is considered a medicine against depression and is used as a natural and herbal medicine that calms the nerves.

Saffron production per hectare

As was mentioned earlier, the statistics for saffron production in Iran are very high. In the first year of planting saffron bulbs, usually, 1.5 to 2 kg of saffron can be harvested per hectare. This statistic reaches 4 to 6 kg in the second year.

In the third year that saffron bulbs are planted, 8 to 10 kg of saffron can be harvested, and also in the following years, this statistic reaches over 10 kg of saffron.

Of course, these statistics are not entirely accurate because those recorded more statistics of saffron harvest per hectare. For example, a man in Khorasan Razavi province in the village of Zaveh had harvested 42 kilograms of saffron per hectare. The news became very popular and the man was interviewed.

Saffron production in the world

The history of saffron cultivation in Iran dates back to ancient times. Then it was taken from Iran to Greece and Rome. During the Parthian period, Iranian saffron was exported to Rome, and later during the Mongol period, Iranian saffron was exported to China, and China became one of the customers of saffron in Iran. It is said that saffron became common in Qom during the Sassanid period. During the Islamic period, saffron was also taken to Arab countries and the countries around the Mediterranean became familiar with its cultivation method.

Initially, Iran was the only exporter of saffron in the world, but in recent years other countries have also entered the saffron trade. Now, Spain is a competitor for Iran and one of the saffron exporters. The UAE has also become one of the saffron exporters without cultivating saffron. In addition, many countries such as Afghanistan, India, etc. have been active in the saffron trade.

About Ana Qayen saffron

Many people are looking for a place where they can buy Iranian saffron. We are a supplier of Iranian saffron and if you want to buy saffron in bulk, you have come to the right place. Our saffron is harvested from the city of Qayen in Iran, one of the most famous cities for the quality of saffron. This city is known as the city of saffron in Iran.

To buy saffron in bulk, you may visit our Buy Saffron online page. We also have another branch in Lyon, France, which makes it very easy for you to order in Europe. For information on the exact price of saffron, you can contact us through the Contact Us page or WhatsApp.

When you want to buy saffron in bulk, you should be sure about the quality of the saffron that you are buying. Our saffron has got a European certificate from SAI CHIMIE lab which is one of the most famous labs in Europe. Also, our saffron is packaged in different and luxurious packages. You can see our different packing below. You can buy saffron in bulk with these packages in our online shop.

 

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