Rooftop farming in cities that doesn’t use running water, electricity, or chemicals.
Since saffron is usually brought in from Iran, its production and transport cause a lot of CO2 to be released. To solve this problem, BienElevées used acclimatized crocus sativus to adapt traditional saffron farming to urban rooftop farming. Using only rainwater and compost made locally, the soil has been carefully worked to allow as much rainwater to run off and drain as possible. Urban saffron farms grow a high-quality spice without using any water, energy, or chemicals. They also don’t make any trash and use sustainable packaging that doesn’t use plastic. In addition to growing saffron, urban farms host agricultural workshops for city residents. This brings people to nearby businesses, which is good for them.
Positive facts about Saffron Urban Farming
Once installed, saffron farms produce no CO2 emissions
Produces no waste thanks to petals valorisation
A portion of olfactory equivalent power costs 0.53€/ compared to 1.57€ for Iranian saffron
Saffron Urban Farming website : https://bienelevees.com
