Saffron under what conditions and how to irrigate the saffron farm

Saffron under what conditions and how to irrigate the saffron farm

Irrigation of saffron farm

Saffron is the most valuable native plant in the country.

Its cultivation dates back to 700 years in Razavi and South Khorasan.

About 80 to 85 percent of saffron is exported overseas.

Therefore, the production of this product in the country is highly competitive so that our producers in the country can compete with their foreign competitors.

Considering that saffron is one of the strategic products of hot and dry region

Irrigation of saffron farm

Of course, the main reason for this popularity is the low water requirement, which is very important.

One of the main problems with saffron is the problem of production efficiency per unit area.

Farmers usually cultivate saffron onions in low-density fields in their traditional ways,

This would extend the life of the farm.

This means that in the first 2 or 3 years and in the last few years, the quality of saffron is reduced.

So people who want to make full use of saffron from scratch should use an advanced irrigation system.

Criteria to consider in cultivating saffron are:

1: Onion size,

2: soil fertility,

3: planting date,

4: Summer irrigation.