Kashmir: Meet Shopian’s progressive farmer growing indoor, outdoor Saffron
From growing vegetables and fruits on the rooftop of his house to cultivating the world’s most precious spice indoors
Greater Kashmir
Oct 25, 2025
Excerpt:
Haroon Rashid, 57, a resident of Vehil village in Shopian, has transformed his passion for farming into a model of agricultural innovation. From growing vegetables and fruits on the rooftop of his house to cultivating the world’s most precious spice indoors, Haroon’s efforts are earning him recognition as a trendsetter among local growers.
Haroon said he began experimenting with rooftop farming a few years ago. “Initially, I started growing different kinds of vegetables, fruits and even medicinal plants on the slab of my two-storey house. The results were encouraging,” he said.
“I have been now growing saffron both indoor and outdoor from last several last few years and with each passing year, the quality of crop and results are getting better,” he said
He credited the horticulture and agriculture departments for their consistent guidance and technical support. “Whenever I faced any challenge, officials from these departments were always ready to help. Their motivation kept me going,” he added.
He learned about indoor saffron farming a few years ago from experts at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Balpora, Shopian and the India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC) Dusoo, Pampore. With their guidance, he decided to give it a try and the results exceeded expectations and he is further progressing with each year.
Haroon took a step further later and began cultivating outdoor saffron using hydroponic techniques, a method that allows plants to grow without soil by using nutrient-rich water. “Both indoor and outdoor saffron have shown excellent results. This year, the yield and quality have improved even more compared to last year as every year gives you new experience,” he said.
“Outdoor saffron, though grown on a smaller scale, has started flowering this year, while the indoor crop is already in full bloom. We are getting better yields with each passing season,” Haroon added.
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