Saffron cultivation in Kashmir is unique in the world.
The word Saffron derives its name from Arabic word “Azaffron” meaning yellow.
The crop grows in climatic diverse regions varying in altitude, range of
temperature and humidity conditions. characterized by cool to cold winters
with autumn winter spring precipitation and warm summers with very little
rainfall. It is said that Saffron cultivation began in Iran and Kashmir for the first
time and spread to other countries as a result of wars and conquests by foreign
armies. However, cultivation dates back to 550AD.