Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing and Planting Saffron Crocus
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- Despite the exotic connotations of the Saffron crocus you might be surprised to find out that given favourable conditions you can grow it quite happily here in the UK with little maintenance! However if you are growing Saffron bulbs primarily to obtain the stamens then a little more work is involved to get the best out of them. Even so it is more about keeping them dry during a key part of the years to encourage and initiate the best flowering season. To find out more, and the five mistakes to avoid when growing and planting Saffron crocus, watch the whole video.
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Thank you for your saffron growing tips! It has been most helpful. I enjoyed the dialog between husband and wife. It made me giggle. 😂❤
Thank you for your comment ewhite, we are glad you enjoyed it. The saffron has sprouted but no flowers yet. Kind regards Simon
Thank you! Exactly the video I’ve been looking for. Fun and educational. ❤😊
You are very welcome Stacy, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Simon
Thanks 😊
Thank you for the detailed advice! I am in Indiana in the US and am going to try them in the ground in a dry rocky slope and also in grow bags on the south side of my house where the exterior is stone and an extensive overhang from the roof where almost nothing will grow. Have been looking to add a small lean-to style greenhouse against that wall in the future which could provide nearby access to additional protection.
Hi Beeminty, and thanks for getting in touch. I would love to have a dry rocky slope here as that would allow me to grow a whole different range of plants. Check those growbags, though. In the UK, they just contain either sedge peat or mosspeat so no nutrients or additional drainage. Its just cheap rubbish. I wouldn't know what they would contain in the USA, it could be an entirely different thing. Kind regards Simon
Hi. Great video. Quick question: what are some companion plants you would recommend?
Thank you ☺️
Hi Maria, chives and or garlic will probably be your best bet. Kind regards Simon
Thank you for your helpful advice.
No problem Grant, you are very welcome. Simon
Thanks for the good advise. One point I would like to make, saffron is NOT as expensive as gold, at least in. the USA. We can buy saffron today for $1000 per ounce, while gold is going for $2348 today. (Less than have the price.)
Thanks for the great comment. Stupid, worthless saffron! Simon
Always someone wanting to quibble about a topic not under current advice. Really??!!!
Gold doesn’t multiply
It’s one item of x/y in weight where as bulbs per gram + harvest per bulb + multiplication of bulbs = tasty food
In fairness any edible plant is worth more than gold n money 🧐 the knowledge n ability to produce food is priceless
hi, thanks for the video :) very informative. could you please tell where to buy the crocus in uk?
Hi Art, luckily they will be readily available in early autumn online or in most good garden centres. Buying them outside this time frame can mean quality issues. Kind regards, Simon
Hello sir.. i'm from sri lanka. Can you help me start to saffron farm. Because i need buy bulb. And wether. Somenot notyet sart this one..
Hello Haskina, and thanks for the question. Just one thing, im not sure exactly how you are expecting me to help you? Plus I am having difficulty understanding your last tei sentences. Kind regards Simon
I was given a lot of saffron in pots that a lady watered and couldn't get to grow they're quite tall now and after her mismanagement I'm not sure what steps to take to allow these beautiful flowers to grow correctly so what would you advise should I replant these an attempt to start over or what
Hello SacredBear. I am going to assume that you are from USA/Canada or UK, so move your pots undercover or to s greenhouse to keep the rain off them. Then they can come back out in the spring. Manage them as discussed in the video. If they are overcrowded they can be repotted at the end of summer. Good luck. Kind regards Simon
Thank for your wisdom
Whoa where did u get that seed packet ?
Hi Sandor, I think that pack was from J.Parkers Dutch Bulbs. Kind regards, Simon
Where can I get some bulbs please?
Hi Cynthia, they will be widely available in early autumn. Simon
I am listenting to you but why am I walking backwards?
Maybe your head is on back to front??? You should probably watch these videos sitting down, just for safety reasons.
I live in the US I’m in zone 7. I was wondering if I can plant them in my raised beds and then during winter and then during their dormancy period dig them up bring them inside in a brown paper bag then replant when it’s time to
Sorry, you said during winter during dormancy. During dormancy the answer is yes but I wouldn't do that every year. During winter no. If you are worried about the cold then I would leave them in the raised bed but protect the area with a thick layer of straw over winter. Alternatively grow in containers and bring under protection where temperatures are not so low. Good luck. Simon
I had the same question, but I’m in Zone 6. Containers it is!
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Thank you, TeaLover. Simon
Really good advice, all of them. This is my 4th year growing saffron, and I have learned much, and made many mistakes and acquired many learnings. Will be sharing my FAQs video soon, but this year I am actually going to dedicate a raised bed to saffron...they multiply so much. Hoping for a good bloom production this year 🤞🤞🤞. California grower (saffron loves our hot dry summers!)
Thanks for you supportive comment GreenLove. Simon 🙂
I filled a deep raised bed with saffron last year in north Durham. They all came up and seem pretty healthy, but there was nothing but rain, cold, and damp through the flowering period. I reckon most of the bulbs produced a flower, but unsurprisingly the flowers would not open. Not a textbook harvest, but they do a decent job of flavouring a dish.
It remains to be seen if they'll thrive in the long term, but they seem pretty robust. I might see if I can improvise some sort of poly-tunnel arrangement to keep the rain off in the autumn, but as for having a hot, dry period, not much I can do.
Hi Callum, and thanks for your comment. I think you have done well so far growing them where you are, but once you've sorted out the rain protection, you've probably cracked it. Thanks for sharing your experience and good luckfor this yreas harvest. Simon
Rats love a crocus bulb too
Not another pest I need to put management in for!!!! Simon
If they love a lot of rock I ought to be able to grow them right in my lawn. 🤣
Hello Angie, I am heard of worse ideas! Thanks for getting in touch. Simon
thank you
You are very welcome. Simon
In my country a bulb is MYR19. Not sure if it is really crocus bulb. A horde of seller are swindling buyers with saffron seeds, slightly cheaper than the bulb to attact attention.
That's really interesting 80'sforever, thanks for sharing that in the comments. I've never seen the seeds sold here, but i guess you could get them online if needed. Bulbs have got to be a better choice, though, to ensure cultivar types unless you can get F1 hybrid crocus seeds. Kind regards, Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners i don't think the seeds are crocus seeds at all. A few youtubers mentioned the seeds are safflower seeds
You just can't trust anyone anymore!
@@80sforever3 ,
Maybe because crocus grow from ''bulbs" that naturalize(create offshoot bulbs you can divide when large enough). 😛
I live in a very harsh climate where the temperatures reach 50 Celsius (the highest) and the average is about 45 Celsius, humidity is low too (12%~21%), do you suggest growing in the ground (I only have space in full sun locations) or in pots?, I have about 15 chorms.
Wow, those high temperatures are insane! I would definitely plant in the ground as it will be at least a little cooler for the bulbs compared to being in pots. Also plant a little deeper to mitigate some of the ground heat. Maybe plant cactus or suitable succulent to provide some shade during the heat of the day. Good luck, and let me know how you get on. I am about to bring mine out of the greenhouse for its first water after the summer. Hopefully they survived and will flower. Simon
Can you consume the petals as well? Would make a pretty salad or garnish.
Hi Graham, and thanks for the great question. You can eat them but they don't taste of much. Kind regards, Simon
Nice informative video. Thanks for your information and precautions to take while farming.
No problem Bhadreshmehta, you are very welcome. Simon
Does it say saffron bulb on the package or just crocus
Hello Moon and thanks for getting in touch. It is 100% certifiable Saffron crocus - Crocus sativus. Simon
Very informaive, where can i buy the seeds in SA
That is a great question. Unfortunately being located in the UK means that I couldn't really say. However I would advise contacting your local horticultural or gardening society. Kind regards Simon
This guy is funny. I like him.
Thanks Cole, I appreciate that. Simon
music from kloss.
Thanks Big Barry. Simon
Hi dear after my saffron finish flowering do I need to remove the grassebitfrom the top or do i need to cut it back down
Do I need to cut it back down
Hi Sandra, and thanks for your question. No, you leave the foliage to die back naturally. This is because the bulb will absorb nutrition carbohydrates and starches ets from the leaves to help bulk up the bulb for the following season. By doing this, you should expect improved flowering the following year.Kind regard Simon
Hi, where did you get the crocus from? Do you sell it? From midland England. Thanks for the answers in advance!
@jacintasimon9388 Hi Jacinta, sorry, but I don't sell saffron bulbs. However, they will be available in garden centres and online at the end of the summer. Kind regards Simon
Great video
Thanks Cindi, that's appreciated. Simon
Thank you for your informatonal video! I had no idea the cullinary saffron crocus could survive in such diverse climates, i was inspired to find out more because i see random little plain crocus sprouts early every spring in my New York soil.
Shame I didn't think to grow it closer to the better planting season😔
Hello Centillion and one and thanks for your comment. Yes, they are surprisingly tough and easy to grow given a little help. They should become available end of summer but you need to get them early as they are generally bought in by retailers in quite small quantities. Simon
Thank you for the tip, I will be wary of this and mark my calendar @@walkingtalkinggardeners