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Ladakh Begins 90,000 Corm Saffron Plantation Experiment in Leh

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Ladakh has planted 90,000 saffron corms across 4,000 square metres in Leh under Project Him Sarovar to test high-value crop cultivation.

Ladakh Begins Major Saffron Plantation Experiment in Leh

By News National Editorial Team

Ladakh has begun a large-scale saffron cultivation experiment in Leh, marking a new agricultural initiative in the high-altitude Union Territory.

Around 90,000 saffron corms weighing approximately 800 kilograms have been planted across about 4,000 square metres of land.

The initiative is being undertaken under Project Him Sarovar, a government effort aimed at restoring and making productive use of degraded or previously unused agricultural land.

First large-scale saffron experiment

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced the plantation drive as an agricultural diversification initiative.

The project seeks to determine whether saffron can be successfully cultivated under Ladakh's distinctive high-altitude and cold-desert conditions.

The corms used for the experiment are premium Iranian saffron corms, according to reports.

The plantation follows earlier agricultural and floriculture experiments in Ladakh involving high-value crops.

Potential for farmers

Saffron is one of the world's most valuable agricultural products and is traditionally associated with Kashmir in India.

If the Ladakh experiment proves successful, officials believe the crop could create another potential source of income for farmers, young people and self-help groups.

The project also forms part of a broader effort to transform unused or degraded land into productive agricultural assets.

However, successful plantation does not automatically guarantee commercial-scale production. Yield, climate response, water availability, soil conditions and long-term crop performance will need to be assessed.

A new direction for Ladakh agriculture

The initiative reflects growing interest in crop diversification in regions where conventional agriculture is constrained by geography and climate.

Ladakh's high altitude presents both opportunities and challenges for farming. The saffron experiment could provide useful information about whether a crop traditionally associated with Kashmir can adapt to another Himalayan environment.

The coming cultivation and harvest cycles will be important in determining whether the experiment can eventually be expanded

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