TAIF — Rose farms in Taif are witnessing a remarkable abundance of production during the current harvest season, amid favorable climatic conditions that have contributed to improved crop quality and increased quantities.
The Taif governorate is home to more than 910 farms, comprising around 1.14 million rose shrubs, which produce approximately 550 million roses annually during a season lasting around 45 days.
Rose farms are spread across the highlands of Al-Hada and Al-Shafa, between the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains, in a natural setting characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant water, with fertile valleys that create an ideal environment for Taif roses.
Rose farmer Khalaf Jaber Al-Tuwairqi stated that moderate weather and the availability of irrigation sources contributed to increased flower density and quality this season, thereby positively impacting harvesting and production. He noted that farms produce thousands of roses daily during peak periods, with around 12,000 roses required to produce one unit of rose oil, one of the world’s most precious aromatic oils.
Tourism guide Abdullah Al-Zahrani said that the abundant rose production has boosted tourism activity in Taif, as rose farms in Al-Hada and Al-Shafa attract growing numbers of visitors during the harvest season. They come to witness harvesting and distillation stages and learn about this traditional craft that forms part of the governorate’s agricultural identity.
Source: Saudi Gazette