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Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Saffron
08.09.2023 13:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
The main supplier of saffron is Iran, but the best and most expensive saffron is grown in Spain.
How long does saffron bloom
Blooms for 2-3 weeks in March-April. Crocus yellow (C. flavus) - occurs naturally in the Balkans and Asia Minor.
A plant up to 20 cm high, the leaves are narrow, with a ciliated edge, about 10 cm long.
Is it possible to grow saffron at home
Saffron crocus can be grown from seed.
They are sown in boxes with prepared soil and do not dive for the first year. But such bulbs will yield a saffron crop for 3-5 years after sowing.
Usually natural moisture is sufficient for crocuses, as they tolerate drought well and do not need frequent watering.
When to plant saffron
Saffron is a photophilous plant. It is advisable to plant its bulbs in August in the climatic conditions of our republic.
The reason is that at this time the day and evening index of soil surface warming does not exceed 40-45°C.
The average soil temperature after watering and planting the bulbs will be 23-28°C.
Care after flowering
Growing crocuses involves the regular removal of dry inflorescences for the active formation of bulbs under a layer of soil.
They can be dug up 1.5-2 months after flowering, or they can be left in the ground for the winter.
