{"product_id":"crocus-sativus-saffron-crocus","title":"Crocus sativus - Saffron Crocus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow your own Saffron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe most expensive herb in the world comes from fall-blooming Crocus - save money and grow your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet lavender-purple flowers are always a welcome sight in autumn. Harvest the orange-red stigmas and use them fresh or dried to amp up your culinary creations to the top tier, with their unique and complex floral, honey, earthy flavors that bring a lovely golden color to dishes. The pretty blooms open during the day and close up at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emassed\u003c\/strong\u003e, also a great choice for a front\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eborder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto make harvesting easy; they also do well in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtainers\u003c\/strong\u003e. They flower when many other plants have finished for the year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus sativus are happiest in rich, organic, well-draining soil. Plant them with vole-bloc to protect them from voles and other small rodents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦋\u003cstrong\u003eAttract Butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e - Saffron Crocus attract butterflies to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌞\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- best flowering in full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-4\"T. Plant 12 per square foot. Plant bulbs 2\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 6-10, cold hardy down to -10F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💚\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Nerd\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saffron has been cultivated for at least 3500 years across multiple cultures across the world, and is the result of ancient plant-breeding practices. Interestingly, it does not exist in the wild. Saffron has also been prized for use in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eherbal medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e, as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural botanical dye\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecosmetics\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cleopatra of Egypt famously added Saffron to her bathwater, believing it enhanced her beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange-red stigmas are rich in carotinoids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🥘\u003cstrong\u003eTo use in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e, first add the orange-red stigmas to a warm liquid, to better distribute the incredible flavors (you can also grind them up beforehand). Different cooking times will release different aspects of the flavor. Short recipes will taste a bit more floral, whereas recipes with long cooking times will taste more earthy. A little bit of Saffron goes a long way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will text or email you that your bulbs are ready. Please plan to pick up within 10 days of notification. Unclaimed preorders or buy now pick up nows cannot be guaranteed and are non-refundable. Can't make your pick up window? \u003ca href=\"mailto:plantpeople@reemscreek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLet us know\u003c\/a\u003e and we will do our best to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reems Creek Nursery","offers":[{"title":"12 bulbs per bag","offer_id":49316735287547,"sku":"6135","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4868\/4539\/files\/crocussativus1.jpg?v=1789486591","url":"https:\/\/reems-creek-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/crocus-sativus-saffron-crocus","provider":"Reems Creek Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}