Using the novel aeroponic technique, Gaurav Sabarwal is experimenting with bringing the cold temperatures of Kashmir to Solan for the growth of saffron (kesar). It was then that I started surfing the internet on mushroom farming. Factoring in the similarities of temperatures of India and Iran, Sabarwal was convinced that this technique could work in India too. Sabarwal added that initially, his family laughed off the idea, but after seeing the results, got “happy” and “excited. “Recently, when the yield started showing up, the family got very happy and excited,” he said.

Source: Indian Express November 06, 2023 14:08 UTC