How to grow Saffron Crocus

Crocus sativus

They prefer dry summers and damp spring/fall.

Harvesting Saffron Crocus

Crocus flower only in mid-autumn. It is imperative to be fast harvesting because after crocus blossoms at dawn, flowers will quickly wilt as the day passes. All plants bloom in one or two weeks. After harvesting saffron needs to be dried. It is important to store saffron away in an air-tight container to minimize contact with oxygen.

How long does Saffron Crocus take to grow?

These estimates for how long Saffron Crocus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Saffron Crocus to germinate?
48 days

Average 48 days | Min 48 days | Max 48 days (1)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Saffron Crocus?
+ days

Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Maturity How long until Saffron Crocus is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 65 days

Average 65 days | Min 63 days | Max 71 days (4)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Saffron Crocus?
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Saffron Crocus Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin sativus meaning “cultivated”

Saffron Crocus Folklore & Trivia

The price range of saffron is $500 to $5,000 per pound wholesale and retail. Western countries average retail price in 1974 was $1,000 per pound. In February of 2013 a bottle containing 0.06 ounces could be purchased for $16.26 at retail. This is equivalent to $4,336 per pound.(1)

Other names for Saffron Crocus

Misspellings: safron

Footnotes

1 e.wikipedia.org


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