The harvesting of saffron, which is rare in this country, has begun in Georgia.

Cultivated saffron is an environmentally friendly product and has quality certificates from a number of European countries.

Saffron is a perennial plant of the lily family. It blooms in the autumn and its stigmas, which we know as the spice, must be collected at the end of October or the beginning of November.

The uses of saffron are endless. Known for its medicinal properties, this precious plant is used in everything from medical treatments to food and cosmetics.