Crocus sativus, are known to be one of the most valuable plants to grow, not only for their show-stopping garden performance and wonderful autumn colour, but the saffron spice (also known as red gold) which is harvested from the Crocus sativus flowers is worth more than its equivalent weight in gold!
Indian Saffron Care
Crocus Sativus L
Other names: Saffron Crocus
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min -10°C
Hardiness zone
6 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
By watering your saffron bulbs in spring, you’ll be helping the mother bulbs to reproduce plenty of strong daughter bulbs. You should continue watering until the foliage goes yellow in early summer for best results.
Sunlight
in full sun or very light partial shade
Soil
Plant Crocus sativus in any free-draining soil
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Popularity
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