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Safranbolu saffron harvest begins with prices at 800,000 TL per kg
Saffron flowers have begun blooming in the Safranbolu district of Karabük, Turkey. The upcoming harvest season is expected to last between 40 and 45 days.
For the new season, the selling price for saffron is set at 800,000 TL per kilogram, which equates to 800 TL per gram. The plant is highly valued for its use in food, cosmetics, medicine, and dyes, with the ability to dye a liquid volume up to 100,000 times its own weight.
In the region, 51 farmers cultivate saffron across approximately 110 decares of land. Local producers, including Ismail and Mine Yılmaz, have opened their fields to domestic and international visitors interested in experiencing the harvest. The 10th International Saffron Harvest Festival is scheduled to take place from November 1 to November 4.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 10th International Saffron Harvest Festival is scheduled for November 1-4. www.haber1.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mine Yılmaz's farm cultivates saffron on approximately 20 decares of land. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.haber1.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Saffron can dye a volume of liquid up to 100,000 times its own weight yellow. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.haber1.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new season's saffron is priced at 800,000 TL per kilogram, or 800 TL per gram. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the Safranbolu district, 51 farmers cultivate saffron across roughly 110 decares. www.haber1.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The saffron harvest is expected to last between 40 and 45 days. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.haber1.com