Kashmiri Kesar

Straight from the valley of Pampore Royal Saffron Company brings to you the aroma of natural saffron and the freshness of pure walnut kernels. Royal Saffron Company (iso certified 9001 :2008) is a synonym for quality in agro products like saffron walnuts kernels and walnuts. We are reckoned in the markets for the manufacturing and exporting natural agro products. We are located in the heartland of saffron and walnut growing areas of Kashmir. Pampore near Srinagar is the only place in the world besides Spain where saffron is grown. Pampore is famous worldwide for its finest quality Saffron. We are also an emerging name at abroad for our quality agro products. As per the official figures available with Agriculture Department 80 per cent of area in Pampore is under saffron cultivation. Perhaps this is why Pampore is referred to as ‘Golden Bowl of Kashmir JK holds the distinction of being one of the major saffron producing places of the world. Saffron reputed for its colour flavour and aroma for decades remains the worlds most expensive spice by weight. Saffron crocus is an autumn-flowering perennial plant. Experts said it grows best infriable loose low-density well-watered and well-drained clay-calcareous soils with high organic content. Raised beds are traditionally used to promote good drainage they said. According to experts the saffron grown in Pampore is of the best quality. Pampores saffron is believed to posses the best quality for the soil there is excellent for its cultivation. Actually this place was blessed by a saint several centuries ago There are only two or three places in the whole world where saffron grows. Kashmir has the proud privilege of being one of these places. There are two locations in Kashmir where saffron grows. One of these two places is Pampore. Pampore is a small town which is 13 km from Srinagar. The saffron plant is very small and its flower is the only part which is seen above the ground. The blooming time of this flower is autumn. Saffron has a unique sweet smell and is used in dyeing and cooking.