Saffron Picking Season Begins in Iran’s North Khorasan Province

Monday, November 09, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Farmers in Faruj, located in Iran’s northeastern North Khorasan Province, are busy harvesting saffron flowers during autumn. At this time of year, the region’s fields turn purple as the precious spice, widely known as “red gold,” comes into bloom.

Saffron Picking Season Begins in Iran’s North Khorasan Province