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Spice/Herb |
Details |
Saffron |
Pilot cultivation in Kargil under cold-arid agritech projects |
Garlic & Shallots |
High-altitude varieties grown in select villages |
Caraway (Kala Jeera) |
Indigenous to some parts of Kargil; aromatic seed spice |
Chamomile |
Grown for herbal tea and essential oil |
Artemisia (Titepati) |
Traditional medicine and aromatic purposes |
Yarrow, Rhubarb, Mint, Thyme |
Found in wild or cultivated in herbal gardens |