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\n‘Zafran’, which is Saffron, is primarily cultivated in the Karewa soil of Kashmir.
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\nKarewa soils are lacustrine deposits found in the Kashmir Valley, known for their fertility and suitability for specific crops like saffron, almond, and apple.
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\nThese soils are composed of fine-grained silts, sands, and clay, along with boulders and gravel. They were formed during the Pleistocene period when the Kashmir Valley was a large lake.
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