Archive · 15 Sep 2025
22-Year-Old Earns in Lakhs with Indoor Saffron Farming
Harsh, a young farmer, grows expensive saffron spice inside a room.
He uses a special method called aeroponics that controls the temperature and humidity.
This helps him grow saffron, which usually needs a cold climate like Kashmir, in a warm place.
He built a special room and learned how to grow saffron.
His success led him to make a good income and teach others.
This success helps to fight the effects of climate change on farming, and the saffron market being available is very attractive.
Harsh Patil, 22, grows saffron indoors using aeroponics in Maharashtra.
He uses a controlled environment to mimic Kashmir's climate, where saffron is typically grown.
He harvested 350 grams of saffron, earning Rs 1 lakh, and now trains other farmers.
The process includes setting up a controlled environment, procuring bulbs, bulb treatment, and maintenance.
Harsh advises maintaining temperature, humidity, and sanitation to ensure good saffron yield.
- Who
- Harsh Patil, a 22-year-old farmer.
- What
- He is successfully cultivating saffron indoors using aeroponics.
- When
- The story was reported in July 2024. Saffron is harvested in late October.
- Where
- In a 15x15 room in Nandurbar village, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To overcome climate change impacts and capitalize on the saffron market.
- Farmer
- Harsh Patil
- Location
- Nandurbar village, Maharashtra
- Crop
- Saffron (Mogra variety)
- Technique
- Aeroponics in a controlled environment
- Harvest
- 350 grams
- Earnings
- Rs 1 lakh
- Training
- 50 farmers trained in online workshops