How to Plant and Grow Saffron Crocus

Eden Brothers and Spoken Garden partner up to explain and demonstrate how to plant saffron crocus bulbs. From selecting a location, spacing out the bulbs, to watering and much more, gardeners will see first-hand how to do each task. Spoken Garden's Sean and Allison provide additional tips and demonstrations to help viewers grow the best saffron crocus. Learn about this sought after culinary treat, and see how to grow it from the experts! Sean and Allison use simple tools and everyday resources that are relatable for beginner to advanced gardeners.

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[Maggdusa]

I have Eden Brothers saffrons growing right now (since mid-Sep) and I had no idea what I was doing when I planted them. I did everything wrong. Plus, animals kept digging them up over and over. Despite their rough starts in life, they are doing pretty well. I planted 10 bulbs. 9 are growing. I have 19 young saffrons right now. 1 bulb rotted. I learned some lessons and when I re-plant next year I will do much better.

[JC-updj]

Just moved into zone 6, so excited about what I can grow here.

[jenniferk]

I am growing Eden Bro saffron now, I got 20 corms that I planted this fall, ended up having 21 plants pop up, and got to harvest about 10 flowers this season. Smells like honey, so divine.

[Living]

Thank you; have wanted to try growing this!

[senyk]

To prevent watering them for 6 to 8 weeks, do we need to bring them indoors every time it rains?

[miriamortiz]

Everything I have read says saffron grows and blooms in the fall & early winter. I have grown them (this will be my 3rd season with the same bulbs) and that's when they bloom. I harvest in early winter.
Since you don't show them growing, I suggest you re-do your video and learn more about saffron crocus (not crocus saffron).

[MrPankaj]

Hello. Could you provide a demo on watering it?

[AmbitiousCamper]

We live in South Dakota. So when we plant ours next year can we grow spring summer and fall? And when you harvest the saffron flower do they regrow? I am so ready and eager to keep learning about these wonderful flowers! ❤

[EveCole]

How do you store the bulbs over winter?

[kristinkasprzak]

Can I plant my saffron crocus bulbs in a bed of well-established hyacinth bulbs? As a layered bulb bed? I am not experienced with the unusual spring leaf-out yet fall bloom of the saffron crocus. I'm not sure if the saffron crocus will be adversely affected by the underlying hyacinth.

[patbatey]

How many flowers for pod will I get? Is there just one bulb one flower? Or are there several more flowers on each bulb?

[tmarysowilliams]

you said plant 3 inches apart, looks like you planted 5 inches apart. Also I thought they could be grown and be a prennial zones 4-10, you said bring indoors even zone 8. I believe I am a tad confused!

[growagarden]

You don't water 6-8 wks., after planting? Don't they need water to "germinate"?

[amberwright]

Is the soil moist when you plant them ? Then no watering for 6-8 weeks?

[alpinetrade]

Hello Eden Brothers,
I live in adelaide. I had planted 9 bulbs on 4th may 2024 in well drained soil. I have given little spraying of water every 5 days. Now it had grown green sticks about height of 3 inches. Will it give flowers of saffron and when ? Am i making any mistakes ? Since 4th may weather is between 23° to 6°. How can i send you pics via youtube ?

[abebabereket]

Thanks for sharing how do i get the bulbos?

[stonkmark]

Will biochar help the flowering process?

[bkzone]

How do you put them in full sun and still not water them, considering this is the rainy season?

[rajulshah]

Hi! Just planted mine. Some say not to water for 6 to 8 weeks...is that true? How and when do I water them?

[melissasekely]

I have a huge deer problem, I’m going to update my perimeter around my garden but do you know if deer like the flowers because I might just grow them in a green house, plus it rains a lot here anyway!