Guidelines for Safflower Cultivation in India.

 

Safflower is a winter crop. Scientifically, it is called Carthamus tinctorius. It has various names in different places, such as Kusum, Kusumba, Kardai, and others. Safflower Cultivation is mainly for traditional Ayurvedic medicine and oil. It is also known as a medicinal crop because of its various health benefits. Safflower contains vitamin A, nutrients, calcium, and phosphorus, providing health benefits that improve heart health and reduce heart-related diseases. Let’s see how to cultivate safflowers on Indian land.