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.