Successful harvest of 2 kg of saffron, earning ₹10 lakh
Brothers Naveen and Praveen Sindhu from Haryana have transformed a 225 sq ft room into a thriving saffron farm, growing the world’s most expensive spice, which they sell for ₹5 lakh per kg. Inspired by Praveen’s MTech research on indoor saffron farming, the brothers trained in Thailand and visited Pampore, Kashmir, before embarking on their own cultivation journey in 2018. They invested ₹6 lakh to set up a lab using aeroponics, a soil-free method allowing plants to grow in air or mist. Initially, they faced challenges with damaged seeds, but their perseverance led to a successful harvest of 2 kg of saffron, earning ₹10 lakh.
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The Sindhus meticulously monitor their saffron farm’s environment, regulating temperature, humidity, and light to optimize growth. Planting saffron bulbs in August, they harvest the valuable spice in November, and reusing these bulbs minimizes future costs. Their brand, Amaratva, now serves both the domestic market and international clients in the US and UK, enhancing their business reach.
To diversify, they grow mushrooms in the off-season, further boosting their income. By mastering indoor farming techniques and expanding internationally, the Sindhu brothers have tapped into a niche market, transforming a small unused space into a profitable agribusiness venture.
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