Saffron fields in the valley of Kashmir Also known as Zaffron, Koung & Kesar Cash crop of the Valley World's most expensive spice ........... Saffron is grown commercially primarily in Spain, Iran and Kashmir. But Kashmir is known for its high-quality saffron, the Kashmir variety is considered the best and it is the most expensive. Saffron has been grown in the Kashmir valley for hundreds of years. More than 75,000 crocus flowers are needed to produce one pound of saffron. The spice is used extensively in medicines and cooking in Kashmir with some claiming that saffron is an aphrodisiac. The spice doesn't come cheap - one kg of dry saffron fetches around 180,000 rupees ($2,950; £1,800). #saffron #fields #zaffron #kesar #koung #pampore #southkashmir #kashmir #valley #cashcrop #most #expensive #spice #spain #iran #greece #best #flowers #blossoms #highaltitude #pirpanjalrange #himalayas #nature #naturephotography #naturepics #naturelovers #amazing #amazingnature #beautiful #cashmere #paradise #paradiseonearth #heaven #heavenonearth (at Kashmir Valley - Naturally Sanctified) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Z9NYhlPEh/?igshid=1uo9tkpbvm8tc
