Saffron Crocus Bulbs – 100 Large Crocus Sativus Bulbs 9/10cm

Grow Your Own Saffron with Premium Crocus Sativus Bulbs

Imagine harvesting your own saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, right from your garden. With our premium Saffron Crocus Bulbs (Crocus Sativus), this dream can become a reality. These fall-flowering bulbs produce stunning, sterile, rich lilac flowers adorned with distinctive purple veins, adding a touch of elegance to your landscape.

Our Saffron Crocus Bulbs are specifically chosen to provide a generous yield of saffron spice. Each flower boasts three long, deep-red stigmas – the source of the prized saffron threads used for coloring and flavoring culinary dishes. You’ll enjoy a plentiful bloom in the first year, with the best saffron harvest expected in the second year after planting. The bulbs can remain in the ground for up to six years, providing continuous beauty and spice.

Benefits of Growing Saffron Crocus:

• Grow your own saffron: Harvest the world’s most expensive spice from your garden.
• Beautiful Fall Blooms: Enjoy stunning lilac flowers with purple veins in October and November.
• Easy to Grow: Deer-resistant and naturalizes readily in well-draining soil.
• Long-Lasting: Bulbs can remain in the ground for up to six years.
• Large Bulb Size: We supply the biggest bulbs on the market, 9/10 cm, for optimal growth and blooms.

Planting Saffron Crocus Bulbs is easy. These deer-resistant bulbs thrive in well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight. Plant the bulbs about 8 inches apart in the garden, spacing groupings at least 3 feet apart. For container planting, use a good-quality, multi-purpose compost and plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14 inch ‘patio type’ pot. Ensure 4-6 inches of soil covers the bulbs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saffron Crocus Bulbs:

1. How deep should I plant my Saffron Crocus bulbs? Plant the bulbs with 4-6 inches of soil above them.
2. How far apart should I space the bulbs when planting in the garden? Space the bulbs about 8 inches apart, with groupings spaced at least 3 feet apart.
3. What type of soil is best for Saffron Crocus? Well-draining soil is essential for healthy growth.
4. How much sunlight do Saffron Crocus bulbs need? They thrive in full to partial sunlight.
5. When is the best time to plant Saffron Crocus bulbs? Fall is the ideal planting season for these autumn-flowering bulbs.