We will now describe the production of different types of Saffron. As exemplified in the diagram, the parts of the Saffron stalk differ according to Saffron type.
The type of saffron is determined at the moment the stalk is separated. After detachment of the stalk, the stalk size and methods of dehydration, result in different.
After detachment of stalk, the size of stalk and dehydrating methods reveals the different type of Saffron produced, for example, Poushal, Negin Poushal, Negin, Super Negin and Pressed Super Negin.
In recent years a majority of Saffron farmers prepare saffron using a dehydrator, foregoing traditional dehydrating methods.