History of Iranian saffron producers

History of cultivation of Saffron in Iran ( especially saffron Ghaenat back to over 3000 years ago . These colorful and precious plant for several years , without stems and onions and such action is desert soil , the red gold or gold the desert known.

From 110 to 170 flowers , a warm up of about 150 thousand , a pound of dry saffron is obtained . Saffron is the color and flavor and excellent aroma , used in the manufacture of food products, Iranian saffron producers pharmaceutical and chemical industries and the restrictions on the cultivation and production of high-end products is considered. Iran, with an average of 90 to 93 percent of total world production of saffron ( between 200 to 300 tons per year ) has ranked first in the field .

Spain, with an average production of 25 tons , second and India, Asprvn Islands , Russia , Singapore , Malaysia , Japan , Taiwan , China , France , Italy , Germany, Australia and Greece, with average production of 25 tons , total third to account .

The main breeding plants, desert and arid areas of South Khorasan saffron in the history of the area dates back to 700 years ago .

Saffron is limited to plants that grow in the harsh conditions of life . Due to its historical position of saffron in Iran , and Iran is its origin , this plant is considered one of the special attractions . Iranian saffron producers Saffron, medicinal plants and industry. Segments stigma or red flowers called a radicle . The part at the beginning , but gradually picked up the bright red color that is degrading to blur .

Its fresh fragrance is refreshing and fun foods, flavors and certain. For farmers in Khorasan saffron (red gold ) is the main income . This plant only twice a year – the first of November Iranian saffron producers ( before cropping ) and early December (week end product ) – needs water and spring water, rain and snow is enough for it . Planting and harvesting creates job opportunities for many .