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Saffron Baba: Saffron needs less water, work than poppy

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KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Haji Gul Mohammad, 60-year old, who is also known as Saffron Baba in Khakrez district of southern Kandahar province, says saffron crop requires less water and labor and gives satisfactory yield compared to poppy.

Haji Gul Mohammad aka Saffron Baba was the first man who cultivated saffron and promoted the crop cultivation in the province.

Currently, besides Saffron Baba, a number of other people also cultivate saffron in the province.

Saffron Baba told Pajhwok Afghan News in an inclusive interview that he shared the seed of saffron with some . . .

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