Beginning of Borage Flower Harvest Season in Qaleh Bala

According to the Mehrnews reporter, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: With the arrival of spring and especially in the month of Ordibehesht (May), the medicinal plant fields of Qaleh Bala village, this desert gem on the path to global registration, are witnessing the beginning of the borage flower harvest. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: This valuable medicinal plant, whose cultivation has been met with the welcome and perseverance of the villagers in recent years, has today become an inseparable part of the economic and cultural identity of Qaleh Bala. He, referring to the importance of this product, stated: The prosperity of medicinal plant cultivation in Qaleh Bala, including borage flower, is the result of the unique climate, fertile soil, and long-standing experience of the people of this region. Razavian clarified: The high quality of the harvested products has attracted the attention of tourists and nature and health enthusiasts. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: Qaleh Bala village, which is seriously moving towards global registration, strives to showcase a successful model of sustainable tourism development, a development in which the preservation of rich natural and cultural heritage, active community participation, and wise resource utilization are the top priorities. He said: The harvest of borage flower is a prime example of this approach, which brings both economic benefits to households and increases the village's attractions for tourists. Razavian emphasized that this spring event is a valuable opportunity for tourists to experience the authentic taste of Qaleh Bala's organic and natural products, while also learning about traditional and indigenous methods of harvesting medicinal plants. He stated: Borage flowers, after harvesting and traditional processing, are offered in the form of high-quality medicinal products and herbal teas. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County concluded by noting: Qaleh Bala village, with its intelligent integration of traditional agriculture, environmental protection, and tourism development, has taken a firm step towards becoming a global destination and a prominent model of sustainable development, and these achievements indicate the immense capacity of this village in attracting cultural and economic investments.