Crocus Sativus Bulbs For Sale Australia

Harvest flowering time is autumn.

Crocus sativus bulbs for sale australia. Bulbs are available for sale online from participating nurseries at various times depending on the species autumn flowering crocus species including goulimyi sativus kotschyanus medius pulchellus ochroleucus pulchellus serotinus salzmannii and speciosus are generally on sale from winter to spring. Crocus sativus is prefers a sunny position in a well drained loose soil keep damp during the flowering season. Whilst the bulbs are actively growing keep the soil moist. Stigmas must be harvested straight after the flowers open.

Plant in march 7 10 cm deep in a well drained moderately fertilized soil in full sun. Saffron crocus prefer a cool to cold winter and warm to hot summer. Crocus saffron pack of 3. Saffron crocus 9 bulbs saffron crocus 9 bulbs crocus sativus.

Plant bulbs approximately 15cm deep to encourage flowering. Crocus sativus saffron crocus corms are available from january. Once dormant allow the soil to dry out. Grow your own saffron.

The saffron threads come from the stamens of the flower and are used as a spice in eastern dishes such as saffron chicken the saffron threads should be. Grow your own saffron threads which you will see in the supermarkets for more than 130 per gram or just enjoy the fragrant purple flowers either in pots or mass planted. Suited to temperate gardens it relishes dry summers and cool winters. Each flower will only produce 3 stigmas and each saffron crocus bulb will only produce 1 flower.

Crocus speciosus crocus varieties.