The valley's rhythm
Morels in May, apricots in July, saffron in October. Plan ahead, reserve early.
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL ●
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Peaking in July
Coming up: apples & walnuts Sep · saffron & new-crop Mushkbudji Oct R — reserve early · morels return May
Full year at a glance24 products · 12 months
Fresh — perishables
Leafy greens (Haakh)
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Root vegetables
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Vegetables (tomato, brinjal…)
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Nadru (lotus stem)
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Fresh fruit (apple, cherry…)
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Wild morels (Guchhi)
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Cultivated mushrooms
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Trout (Achabal/Verinag)
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Mutton (Wazwan-grade)
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Milk & fresh dairy
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Baker-fresh breads
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Pantry staples
Mushkbudji rice (new crop)
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Bhaderwah rajma + pulses
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Saffron
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Walnuts + dry fruits
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Cold-pressed mustard oil
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Honey (any kind)
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Hand-made & preserved
Pickles (Achaar)
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Jams & preserves
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Juices (fresh-pressed)
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Hokh Syun (sun-dried veg)
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Kalari & Kareem cream
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Cured & smoked meats
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Kahwa & tea blends
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F Fresh harvest
S In season
P Preserved
R Rare — reserve
· Out of season