Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing and Planting Saffron Crocus

Despite the exotic connotations of the Saffron crocus you might be surprised to find out that given favourable conditions you can grow it quite happily here in the UK with little maintenance! However if you are growing Saffron bulbs primarily to obtain the stamens then a little more work is involved to get the best out of them. Even so it is more about keeping them dry during a key part of the years to encourage and initiate the best flowering season. To find out more, and the five mistakes to avoid when growing and planting Saffron crocus, watch the whole video.

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[ewhite]

Thank you for your saffron growing tips! It has been most helpful. I enjoyed the dialog between husband and wife. It made me giggle. 😂❤

[GreenLove]

Really good advice, all of them. This is my 4th year growing saffron, and I have learned much, and made many mistakes and acquired many learnings. Will be sharing my FAQs video soon, but this year I am actually going to dedicate a raised bed to saffron...they multiply so much. Hoping for a good bloom production this year 🤞🤞🤞. California grower (saffron loves our hot dry summers!)

[callumclark]

I filled a deep raised bed with saffron last year in north Durham. They all came up and seem pretty healthy, but there was nothing but rain, cold, and damp through the flowering period. I reckon most of the bulbs produced a flower, but unsurprisingly the flowers would not open. Not a textbook harvest, but they do a decent job of flavouring a dish.
It remains to be seen if they'll thrive in the long term, but they seem pretty robust. I might see if I can improvise some sort of poly-tunnel arrangement to keep the rain off in the autumn, but as for having a hot, dry period, not much I can do.

[TitanChromeE]

Thanks for the advice! I have to grow them indoors since it gets below -40 Celsius in Canada

[beeminty]

Thank you for the detailed advice! I am in Indiana in the US and am going to try them in the ground in a dry rocky slope and also in grow bags on the south side of my house where the exterior is stone and an extensive overhang from the roof where almost nothing will grow. Have been looking to add a small lean-to style greenhouse against that wall in the future which could provide nearby access to additional protection.

[mafuyue]

I live in a very harsh climate where the temperatures reach 50 Celsius (the highest) and the average is about 45 Celsius, humidity is low too (12%~21%), do you suggest growing in the ground (I only have space in full sun locations) or in pots?, I have about 15 chorms.

[bhadreshmehta]

Nice informative video. Thanks for your information and precautions to take while farming.

[stacysmith]

Thank you! Exactly the video I’ve been looking for. Fun and educational. ❤😊

[vinodpuri]

Can I grow saffron in Toronto and Los Angeles, if yes then what are the best suited months for growing them and from where can we get good quality reasonably priced buds please.

[sicnessification]

Oooo indoor plant then. We have clay here, and it def gets lower than -15 c for 2 months, and hotter than 38c for 4 months. 7a growzone.

[grahamnorris]

Can you consume the petals as well? Would make a pretty salad or garnish.

[Maria-In-Motion]

Hi. Great video. Quick question: what are some companion plants you would recommend?

Thank you ☺️

[SacredBear]

I was given a lot of saffron in pots that a lady watered and couldn't get to grow they're quite tall now and after her mismanagement I'm not sure what steps to take to allow these beautiful flowers to grow correctly so what would you advise should I replant these an attempt to start over or what

[bearhardin]

Actually, with most plants, overcrowding by others of the same species is more detrimental than competition from weeds. The reason for that is because whereas a weed may steal some nutrients from the crocus plants ANOTHER crocus plant will take up the exact same nutrient profile as the next crocus plant, which means of course that it will reduce the precise nutrients in exactly the same proportions as the plants next to it!

[sandralawrence]

Hi dear after my saffron finish flowering do I need to remove the grassebitfrom the top or do i need to cut it back down

[MarthaMasike-gc]

Very informaive, where can i buy the seeds in SA

[theartistinyu]

hi, thanks for the video :) very informative. could you please tell where to buy the crocus in uk?

[FarhanMahin-qfgs]

This man told the most important thing, showing of to our friends.😂

[HansikaIshari]

Hello sir.. i'm from sri lanka. Can you help me start to saffron farm. Because i need buy bulb. And wether. Somenot notyet sart this one..

[sherrymiller]

I live in the US I’m in zone 7. I was wondering if I can plant them in my raised beds and then during winter and then during their dormancy period dig them up bring them inside in a brown paper bag then replant when it’s time to