How to Grow Saffron in Rhode Island

Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2020: $61,500.00
Projected End Date: 09/30/2023
Grant Recipient: University of Rhode Island
Region: Northeast
State: Rhode Island
State Coordinators:
Heather Faubert
University of Rhode Island
Co-Coordinators:
Heather Faubert
University of Rhode Island
Description:
Information about saffron biology, planting, weeding, pest management, harvesting, and saffron research at URI.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Authors:
Rahmatallah Gheshm, Univ. of Rhode Island
Rebecca Brown, Univ. of Rhode Island
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Consumers
This product is associated with the project "Producing and Marketing Saffron in Rhode Island"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.