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Saffron crocus 9 bulbs crocus sativus. Growing saffron crocus fall planted crocus. Saffron is the name given to the spice produced by the plant called crocus sativus l. Saffron crocus bulbs grow the most expensive spice in the world.

If you ve never planted them before you ll find the regular fall flowering crocus including c. If there is danger of frost in your area plant in containers that can be brought indoors p p they will return the favor by sprouting quickly and showing off their pretty flowers. Crocus saffron crocus sativus produces lilac flowers with dark purple veins on the petals in autumn. When you plant your saffron crocus bulbs place them in the ground at about 3 to 5 inches 7 5 to 13 cm deep and at least 6 inches 15 cm apart.

Buy grow your own saffron saffron crocus bulbs crocus sativus grow your own saffron the most expensive spice in the world. Rich in taste aroma and history saffron is the whole package in your garden. About 50 to 60 saffron flowers will produce about 1 tablespoon 15 ml of saffron spice so keep this in mind when figuring how many to plant. Sativus the saffron crocus much like spring bloomers about 4 5 inches tall.

Not only are they pretty to look at they also produce the pricey saffron spice popular in many culinary dishes. This spice comes from the removal and drying of the three scarlet stigmas of crocus sativus l. Saffron is the quintessential season for paella and other delicious mediterranean dishes. 3 99 delivery by crocus we use cookies to provide you with a better service and experience.

An autumn flowering crocus it is named after its three long deep red stigmas which are cultivated commercially for colouring and flavouring food. 7 grow your own saffron the most expensive spice in the world with this beautiful crocus. Plant bulbs approximately 15cm deep to encourage flowering. Colchicums are different since every bulb they re larger than the regular crocus bulbs produces a whole bouquet of flowers.

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. Suited to temperate gardens it relishes dry summers and cool winters. P saffron crocus crocus sativus brightens up fall with soft lilac violet flowers. The latter can often be found under the name saffron bulb saffron crocus or even saffron onion.

Native to mediterranean climates saffron crocus can be an excellent addition to any garden. The saffron crocus bulb is a beautiful autumn blooming crocus crocus sativus.