Srinagar: Kashmir is historically known for its apples, walnuts, saffron, chinar, pine trees, and tulips, but this time it has gained attention for its lavender farming.
A scented blooming plant called lavender is widely cultivated throughout temperate areas for usage as a decorative or culinary herb.
The farmers’ community in Kashmir views the production of lavender as a significant advancement.
Lavender farming is becoming more popular in the valley, according to Muhammad Yaqoub, a farmer from Pulwama in south Kashmir.
Kashmir is moving towards a “purple revolution” as the farmers are slowly switching over from the traditional crops to more rewarding farming of lavender, a purple blossomed aromatic shrub.
Lavender is used to extract oil, which is then utilised to create products like soap, cosmetics, fragrances, air fresheners, and medications. The lavender plant doesn’t need a lot of water, and it’s unlikely that it will be attacked by bugs or other animals that eat crops. A single lavender plant may be utilised after just two years after planting, blooms for fifteen years, and requires little upkeep.
