Rainfall is a limiting factor in the production of Iranian saffron
The director of horticulture of the East Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Organization said:
Considering that the flowering time of saffron from early to late November coincides with the rainy season in the province,
rainfall can be considered as a limiting factor for saffron production in East Azerbaijan.
Sadollah Eskandari added:
Traditionally, irrigation of saffron fields is limited to four irrigations, but between October and May,
the water needs of saffron, like any other plant, must be met.
He considered irrigation management necessary in saffron production efficiency and explained:
instead of a lot of water, the number of irrigations can be increased, which will have a better yield,
and considering that saffron is grown more in dry areas with long periods of heat and sunlight.
Irrigation management seems essential.
Eskandari pointed out the reasons for the increase in saffron cultivation in East Azerbaijan and continued:
Not much water needs saffron for water and the feeling of need for water when other products do not need water has been one of the important
reasons for increasing saffron cultivation in the province.
The director of horticulture of the East Azerbaijan Jihad Agricultural Organization reminded:
One of the issues that can significantly help increase agricultural production, including saffron,
is the issue of education, which includes general and specialized education facilities.
He stated:
The water requirement of saffron is estimated at 2500 cubic meters per hectare.
Eskandari, referring to the low water requirement of saffron, emphasized:
Saffron is a plant that needs little water and due to the fact that saffron bulbs are planted at a depth of 20 cm,
enough water should be given so that its maximum moisture reaches a depth of 40 cm in the ground.
Penetrate, because water that penetrates deeper is not absorbed by saffron roots and is wasted.
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