Saffron is grown commercially primarily in India, Spain and Iran. First cultivated in Greece, saffron has been grown on karewas (plateau-like silt terrace deposits) in the Kashmir valley for hundreds of years
Indian-administered Kashmir is known for its high-quality saffron, a spice derived from the crocus flower. ... More than 75,000 crocus flowers are needed to produce one pound of saffron. The spice is used extensively in medicines and cooking in Kashmir with some claiming that saffron is an aphrodisiac.
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