Crocus Saffron Bulbs Sale

This spice comes from the removal and drying of the three scarlet stigmas of crocus sativus l.

Crocus saffron bulbs sale.

7 grow your own saffron the most expensive spice in the world with this beautiful crocus. Crocus saffron crocus sativus produces lilac flowers with dark purple veins on the petals in autumn. Saffron crocus 9 bulbs crocus sativus. Native to mediterranean climates saffron crocus can be an excellent addition to any garden.

Colchicums are different since every bulb they re larger than the regular crocus bulbs produces a whole bouquet of flowers. If you ve never planted them before you ll find the regular fall flowering crocus including c. Buy grow your own saffron saffron crocus bulbs crocus sativus grow your own saffron the most expensive spice in the world. Growing saffron crocus fall planted crocus.

Shipping options money back guarantee delivery australia wide call us on 1300 606 242. 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. The latter can often be found under the name saffron bulb saffron crocus or even saffron onion. Saffron crocus bulbs grow the most expensive spice in the world.

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. P saffron crocus crocus sativus brightens up fall with soft lilac violet flowers. 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. The orange red saffron stigmas are highly prized and used in cooking and as a dye.

3 99 delivery by crocus we use cookies to provide you with a better service and experience. Find a sunny well drained spot and plant them in a group as soon as you receive them in late august or september. Saffron is the name given to the spice produced by the plant called crocus sativus l. 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.

Sativus the saffron crocus much like spring bloomers about 4 5 inches tall. Saffron is the quintessential season for paella and other delicious mediterranean dishes. An autumn flowering crocus it is named after its three long deep red stigmas which are cultivated commercially for colouring and flavouring food. Suited to temperate gardens it relishes dry summers and cool winters.

Rich in taste aroma and history saffron is the whole package in your garden. The saffron crocus bulb is a beautiful autumn blooming crocus crocus sativus.