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This year, 20 growers planted saffron in their fields in the Safranbolu district. Although it is expected to obtain 25 kilograms of product from an area of 40 decare, the saffron harvest has begun, which is planted in August and September. Saffron, which can paint 100 thousand times its weight in water yellow, can be used in the food, medicine and clothing sectors with its different properties.
İsmail Yılmaz, who has been cultivating saffron for 11 years in the village of Yukarı Çiftlik and started harvesting the saffron he had planted in his field of 25 decars last September, said: “Even with a delay of 10-15 days, the flowers have started to bloom for a few days. We are happy, I hope there is a good harvest. We produce in an area of approximately 25 decares. The harvest has started these days, the flowering continues until the end of November. We obtain 15 kilograms of product until the end of the season. This season, we give you the saffron weight of 40 thousand lira. The most important characteristic of saffron is that it regenerates cells. Saffron is known as the elixir of happiness in the world. When you drink too much, it puts you in a laughing fit. 80-100 cups of tea can be prepared with 1 gram of saffron. Saffron is also used in many food and health products. Many buyers come from abroad. Especially this year, there are people who come from Arab countries. ”
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A NEW FAVORITE OF SAFRAN TOURISTS
On the other hand, saffron is also a center of attraction for tourists. Tourists arriving in Safranbolu, in saffron fields
harvesting and taking pictures. İsmail Yılmaz said: “The saffron fields have become a favorite with tourists. Today 4-5 rounds will come. This continues until the end of November. Last year, 200 buses came to visit our field. I don’t know what will happen to the coronavirus this year, but there is currently intense demand from tourists. ”
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Hatay to Karabük travel guide Meryem Gündüz said: “We came on the Western Black Sea tour with my group from Hatay. We travel through our country with our group. We arrived at the saffron field. We came here to see the harvest season. Our guests are very happy. “We will continue our program after drinking our saffron tea.”