Tuesday, 1 July 2014
Saffron
Growing Saffron: Plant Snapshot (Crocus sativus)
Family: Iridaceae
Annual or Perennial? Perennial
Recommended varieties: Saffron crocus
Cold tolerance: Hardy - Will survive hard frosts and can be planted 2 to 3 weeks before the average date of the last 32 degree F (0 degree C) temperature in spring.
Required Sun: Full sun (at least 6 hours each day)
Planting depth: 3 inches ( 7 cm)
Spacing in rows: 2 to 3 inches apart (5 to 7 cm)
Germination soil temperature: not applicable
Days to germination: 8 to 12 days
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