How to Grow Saffron
Purchase crocus corms.. Find a planting location with well-draining soil and full sun.. Prepare the soil with organic matter.
Steps
1
Purchase crocus corms.
Purchase crocus corms.
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Find a planting location with well-draining soil and full sun.
Find a planting location with well-draining soil and full sun.
3
Prepare the soil with organic matter.
Prepare the soil with organic matter.
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Plant your corms in containers as an alternative.
Plant your corms in containers as an alternative.
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Plant your crocus corms before the ground freezes.
Plant your crocus corms before the ground freezes.
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Place your crocus corms in clusters.
Place your crocus corms in clusters.
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Plant the corms 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) deep.
Plant the corms 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) deep.
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Water your corms through the fall.
Water your corms through the fall.
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Apply fertilizer once per season.
Apply fertilizer once per season.
10
Be patient.
Be patient.
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Pluck the stigmas from each crocus flower.
Pluck the stigmas from each crocus flower.
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Dry and store your saffron.
Dry and store your saffron.
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Use saffron in recipes.
Use saffron in recipes.
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