{"product_id":"12-saffron-crocus-corms-crocus-sativus-grow-your-own-saffron","title":"12 Saffron Crocus Corms (Crocus sativus) | Grow Your Own Saffron","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Saffron Crocus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart a small saffron planting with \u003cstrong\u003e12 \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e corms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Enjoy the lilac-purple flowers of this autumn-blooming crocus and the hands-on experience of growing the species used for saffron spice. This pack contains planting corms, often called bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat arrives:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 planting corms. Flowers and harvested saffron threads in the photographs are illustrative and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 corms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorm grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–9 cm circumference, as specified by the supplier. This measures around the corm, not across it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Netherlands, as listed by the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staten Island, New York, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping area:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States; availability depends on the destination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Small Planting with Seasonal Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall flowers for sunny beds, borders and well-drained containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact 12-corm pack for a home-growing project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial corms that can produce daughter corms over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red flower stigmas are the part traditionally harvested for saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for your climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall is the usual planting window. Check that the expected arrival suits your local season before ordering. Late planting, corm maturity and growing conditions can affect establishment and flowering. First-season blooms and a particular harvest size are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose full sun and good drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aim for at least six hours of direct sun. Avoid spots where water collects; a raised bed or a deep container with drainage holes can help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant promptly in the appropriate local window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern growers commonly plant in August or early September. Do not hold autumn corms until the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave room to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the pointed end upward, about 4 inches apart. A planting depth of about 4–6 inches is commonly recommended; adapt to your soil, corm size and local Extension advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater thoughtfully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water after planting to settle the soil, then adjust to rainfall and soil moisture. Avoid waterlogged soil and routine watering during summer dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the green leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e After flowering, foliage supports the next generation of corms. Let it die back naturally. Divide crowded clumps during the summer dormant period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally USDA zones 5–8, with suitable drainage and seasonal conditions. Containers are more exposed to freezing than in-ground plantings, so seek local advice about winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Saffron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest only from positively identified \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e. With clean hands and tools, separate the red stigmas from clean, fresh flowers as they begin to open. Dry the stigmas fully before airtight storage away from light. Follow the University of Vermont's saffron handling guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e The corms are for planting, not eating. Follow any treatment or pesticide label restrictions before harvesting. Never confuse saffron crocus with poisonous \u003cem\u003eColchicum\u003c\/em\u003e, also called autumn crocus or meadow saffron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these saffron seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e is sterile and is propagated from corms. The current offer is 12 planting corms. The page address retains legacy wording, but the pack details above describe the current product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill all 12 corms flower in the first fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowering varies with maturity, planting date, storage history and growing conditions. Some corms may need another growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much saffron will I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach flower has three red stigmas. A small home planting gives a small, hand-picked harvest; pack quantity does not guarantee a flower count or a weight of saffron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes U.S. dispatch mean U.S.-grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The supplier lists Netherlands origin and dispatch from New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the photographs show the supplied pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photographs illustrate flowers and saffron harvesting. 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