Inside the Pampore Saffron Harvest: Growers, History and How to Buy Genuine Saffron By: News Desk | 02 November 2026 Families across Kashmir’s saffron belt are hand-picking crocus flowers after one of the hardest seasons in memory. This is what is happening in the fields, how saffron is made and graded, where it comes from, how to buy it safely, and the other Kashmiri crafts that share its heritage. At a glance Where: Pampore and nearby villages, Pulwama district Status: Harvest underway since the start of November 2026 What growers…
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