Murshidabad Teacher Blooms Kashmiri Saffron in a Pot, Sparks New Cultivation Hopes
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News18•27-01-2026, 16:51
Murshidabad Teacher Blooms Kashmiri Saffron in a Pot, Sparks New Cultivation Hopes
- •Rupesh Das, a teacher from Murshidabad, successfully cultivated Kashmiri saffron in a pot, a feat usually limited to cold climates.
- •This achievement follows his previous success in apple cultivation, showcasing his innovative agricultural skills.
- •Saffron, an expensive spice, bloomed in a domestic environment through suitable soil, temperature, and careful nurturing.
- •Das undertook the cultivation experimentally out of hobby and interest, proving that rare crops can thrive with proper planning.
- •Horticulture experts believe this success could open new avenues for alternative, high-value cultivation in Bengal.
Why It Matters: A Murshidabad teacher's success in potting Kashmiri saffron offers new possibilities for high-value crop cultivation.
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