Harvest flowering time is autumn.
Crocus sativus bulbs for sale australia.
Crocus sativus saffron crocus corms are available from january.
Saffron crocus 9 bulbs saffron crocus 9 bulbs crocus sativus.
Saffron crocus prefer a cool to cold winter and warm to hot summer.
Crocus speciosus crocus varieties.
Each flower will only produce 3 stigmas and each saffron crocus bulb will only produce 1 flower.
The best time to plant bulbs is in spring although they can be planted earlier.
Whilst the bulbs are actively growing keep the soil moist.
Plant in march 7 10 cm deep in a well drained moderately fertilized soil in full sun.
Grow your own saffron threads which you will see in the supermarkets for more than 130 per gram or just enjoy the fragrant purple flowers either in pots or mass planted.
Crocus saffron crocus sativus produces lilac flowers with dark purple veins on the petals in autumn the orange red saffron stigmas are highly prized and used in cooking and as a dye.
Crocus sativus is prefers a sunny position in a well drained loose soil keep damp during the flowering season.
Grow your own saffron.
Once dormant allow the soil to dry out.
Space bulbs 15 cm apart growing details.
Suited to temperate gardens it relishes dry summers and cool winters.
The saffron threads come from the stamens of the flower and are used as a spice in eastern dishes such as saffron chicken the saffron threads should be.
Crocus saffron pack of 3.