Crocus Sativus Bulbs For Sale Australia

Saffron crocus 9 bulbs saffron crocus 9 bulbs crocus sativus.

Crocus sativus bulbs for sale australia.

Crocus sativus is prefers a sunny position in a well drained loose soil keep damp during the flowering season. Stigmas must be harvested straight after the flowers open. The best time to plant bulbs is in spring although they can be planted earlier. 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.

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 saffron crocus corms are available from january. Plant in march 7 10 cm deep in a well drained moderately fertilized soil in full sun. Space bulbs 15 cm apart growing details.

Crocus saffron crocus sativus produces lilac flowers with dark purple veins on the petals in autumn the orange red saffron stigmas are highly prized and used in cooking and as a dye. Plant bulbs approximately 15cm deep to encourage flowering. Suited to temperate gardens it relishes dry summers and cool winters. Whilst the bulbs are actively growing keep the soil moist.

Crocus speciosus crocus varieties. Harvest flowering time is autumn. Grow your own saffron. Each flower will only produce 3 stigmas and each saffron crocus bulb will only produce 1 flower.

Once dormant allow the soil to dry out.