15.11.2025 22:42
In Safranbolu, a district of Karabük that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the saffron, which is priced at 600,000 lira per kilogram, has seen an increase in flowering and an extended harvest period due to the cold and rainy weather. Producers, pleased with the yield, expect the harvest to last for another 10 days.
Due to the dry summer season, the saffron planting was started late, and the harvest, which continues in the months of October and November, will last about 10 days longer than expected this year.
Saffron, which is planted in August and harvested when it reaches a height of 15-30 centimeters, is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, and is beneficial for various ailments such as cancer, cough, asthma, bronchitis, skin, and immune system issues.
Ismail Yılmaz, who produces in the Keten neighborhood of the Yukarıçiftlik village in Safranbolu, stated in his remarks that they are satisfied with the yield this year.
Yılmaz noted that the rainfall has increased flowering, and he recorded the following: "Normally, we expected to finish harvesting saffron around November 10, 12-13. We received very nice rain this week. After the rain, it started to flower again. Hopefully, this flowering will continue for another week or 10 days. This means a very good yield for producers like us."
THIS YEAR'S YIELD IS HIGHER
Yılmaz explained that they have received a higher production compared to last year, emphasizing that the cool and rainy autumn positively affected the yield. Yılmaz said, "Last year, we had a lower yield. But this year, we probably harvested more and for a longer period."
1 KILOGRAM IS 600 THOUSAND LIRA
Regarding the prices determined with the new harvest, Yılmaz stated: "The price of saffron we will sell now is 600 lira for 1 gram. We considered the kilogram price to be 600 thousand lira. The conditions of the day required this."
Yılmaz expressed that there is more interest in saffron fields this year, noting that most of the visitors coming to the region are there to buy products or take photos in the fields.
Emphasizing that Safranbolu has started to make its name more known for saffron production, Yılmaz concluded his remarks as follows:
"Thanks to the press, they have taken great ownership of this issue. They announced to the world that Safranbolu produces saffron. Now saffron is starting to be produced in many places in Turkey. Many people come to our region to buy saffron bulbs and corms. Currently, saffron is being produced in various regions of Turkey, at least as much as in Safranbolu."