saffron in Afghanistan 2020
Production of saffron in Afghanistan is growing considerably, the extra virgin Afghanistan’s lands and the suitable climate that the country has, provided a very good opportunity for growing and harvesting the world best saffron.
Saffron in Afghanistan is mainly coming from the west of the country, Herat saffron, Herat provinces produces about 90 % of Afghanistan saffron.
The latest News about Afghanistan saffron production states that the saffron production this year 2020 estimated to be nearly to 35 tons, which shows a great increase and Afghan saffron farmer’s interest in saffron cultivation.
Saffron in Afghanistan
The cultivation of saffron in Afghanistan is growing considerably over all the country, the saffron plant has been tested in most part of the country, fortunately out of 34 provinces saffron production in Afghanistan has a positive result in almost 23 provinces.
In Afghanistan farmers are not using chemical fertilizers in their lands so the saffron grown is organically, as a fact that Afghan lands are very rich and strong and new for the saffron cultivation, this has a good reputation in the country.
Having the largest saffron farm in Afghanistan made us to be the leading saffron producer in Afghanistan.
For the first the Medal and certification of world best saffron has been given to Afghan Royal Saffron company by International taste awards in Brescia Italy, Afghan Royal Saffron has been ranked as the highest quality saffron ever and also the Exceptional unique saffron in absolute terms.
According to Afghan Royal Saffron team’s investigation saffron flowers which is harvested in ARS saffron farms in Afghanistan gives 14 filaments in a single flower, however the saffron flower harvested in other countries gives 3 filaments only.
Afghan Saffron has been recognized as the best globally for eight successive years by International taste and quality institute in Belgium.
Afghan Saffron is famous for its unique properties, high colouring power, nice aroma, and pleasant flavor.