Saffron - Wikipedia
Saffron (/ ˈsæfrən, - rɒn /) [1] is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food.
How to Grow and Care for Saffron Crocus for Stunning Fall Color
2024年7月22日 — Saffron crocus may be best known for its sought after red stigma, but these brilliant purple blossoms are also a low-maintenance fall flower. Here's how to grow saffron crocus.
How to Plant and Harvest Saffron Crocus - Blooming Backyard
2022年11月10日 — Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) is a high-value crop that's easy to plant and easy to harvest. Here's how to grow saffron crocus bulbs
Crocus sativus - Wikipedia
Crocus sativus, commonly known as saffron crocus or autumn crocus, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the iris family Iridaceae. A cormous autumn-flowering cultivated perennial, unknown in the wild, [2] it is best known for the culinary use of its floral stigmas as the spice saffron.
How to Grow Saffron Crocus Flowers (Crocus sativus)
Saffron crocus is a gorgeous flower with dark green foliage, purple blooms, and red stigmas which protrude from the center of each flower. Not only does this plant put on a vibrant display of color, but it also provides a delicious spice from the stigmas.
Growing Saffron: How to Grow Saffron Crocus Bulbs
2024年1月9日 — Yes, you can grow your own saffron--and spice! The purple flowers offer up a heaping mound of fragrant, delicious seasoning. Learn how to grow this versatile, hardy quick-growing bulb in your home garden.
Crocus sativus (Saffron Crocus) - Gardenia
Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus, is a perennial flowering plant renowned for its vibrant crimson stigmas, which are used to produce the spice saffron. Saffron from this crocus has been used for over 3,500 years.
How to Plant and Grow Saffron - Better Homes & Gardens
2024年9月30日 — Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, comes from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a fall-blooming crocus with purple flowers. While growing the crocus itself is not difficult, saffron production takes a lot of time, effort, and crocuses.
Saffron | Description, History, & Uses | Britannica
2024年9月23日 — saffron, golden-colored pungent stigmas (pollen-receiving structures) of the autumn crocus (Crocus sativus), which are dried and used as a spice to flavor foods and as a dye to color foods and other products.
How to Grow Saffron Crocus - Growing In The Garden
2024年10月9日 — Although the lilac flowers are lovely, saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) is grown not for its beauty but for the long crimson stigmas and the source of saffron spice. Learn how to grow saffron crocus, a valuable spice cultivated since ancient times.