The Saffron Bulb, scientifically known as Crocus sativus, is a remarkable and prized flowering bulb that gives rise to one of the world's most sought. This perennial plant belongs to the Iridaceae family and is renowned for its vibrant purple flowers with three fiery-red stigmas, which are the source of the valuable saffron threads. Try our Saffron Crocus Bulb. 

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Colour  - Purple
2. Type - Outdoor
3. Feed - Vermicompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves, and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month
   
4. Watering - 2 times a week
5. Sunlight - Partial sunlight (damp)
6. Germination Time - 1 week
7. Flowering time - 12-15 weeks
8. Suitable Temperature - 21°C - 25°C
9. Season - Annual 
10. Sowing - Rainy season
11. Harvesting - Winter

  HOW TO GROW

1. Take a Growbag and fill it with Cocopeat.
2. Make ½ inch deep hole and sow the bulb.
3. Cover the roots of the bulb lightly with Cocopeat and spray with water.
4. Water 2 times a week.
5. The bulb will germinate within a week..
6. A damp place with partial sunlight is needed until germination.
7. The flowering time is 12-15 weeks.

  ALTERNATE METHOD 

1. Take a Medium Size Pot and add a Potting Mix.
2. If planting in the soil add Neem Cake Powder, VermiCompost and Seaweed.

ALTERNATE NAME

1. Botanical name: Crocus sativus Hindi: kesar krokas balb(केसर क्रोकस बल्ब)
2. Saffron Crocus Bulb in Tamil: Kuṅkumappū kurōkkas palp 
3. Saffron Crocus Bulb in Telugu: Kuṅkumapuvvu krōkas balb 
4. Saffron Crocus Bulb in Kannada: Kēsari krōkas balb 
5. Saffron Crocus Bulb in Bengali: Jāpharāna krōkāsa bālba 
6. Saffron Crocus Bulb in Marathi: Kēśara krōkasa balba (केशर क्रोकस बल्ब)
7. Saffron Crocus Bulb in Malayalam: kunkumapoovu crokkas bulb 

Other names: Safron,kaser