{"product_id":"saffron-crocus-corms-crocus-sativus-50-pack","title":"Saffron Crocus Corms (Crocus sativus) | 50-Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Saffron Patch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the beauty of fall-flowering saffron crocus to your garden with 50 \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e planting corms. Plant them together in a sunny bed for a concentrated display, or divide them into smaller groups. Their lilac-purple flowers carry the red stigmas used for culinary saffron, making this a rewarding small-scale growing and harvesting project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall-flowering perennial • Full sun • Freely draining soil • Generally USDA zones 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Saffron Crocus Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower with a culinary connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac-purple blooms carry the red stigmas used to make saffron spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to plan a larger patch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use all 50 corms in one dedicated area, or arrange smaller groups along a sunny border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA planting you can build on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established corms can form smaller daughter corms, allowing your planting to expand over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 planting corms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corms, often sold as saffron crocus “bulbs”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorm size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier does not specify a size grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock Island, Tennessee, USA, as listed by the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for the season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall is the usual planting window. Check that the expected arrival date suits your local climate, especially in cold-winter areas. Late arrival or planting can affect establishment and first-season flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a sunny, well-drained spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aim for at least six hours of direct sun. Avoid low spots where water collects. A raised bed or container with drainage holes can help where garden soil stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in the appropriate local window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern growers commonly plant in August or early September. Plant promptly on arrival when local conditions are suitable; do not hold autumn corms until the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow room for each corm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space about 4 inches apart, with the pointed end upward. Planting depths of about 4–6 inches are commonly recommended. Colder northern sites often use the deeper end; adapt the depth to your soil, corm size and local Extension advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater thoughtfully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water after planting to settle the soil. Then check moisture and rainfall rather than following a fixed schedule. Containers may need closer attention. Never leave the corms sitting in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the green leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let foliage grow after flowering and die back naturally. Avoid routine watering during summer dormancy. Divide crowded clumps during that dormant period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 5–8 are a general guide, not a guarantee. Winter cold, summer moisture and drainage all affect success. Containers are more exposed to freezing than in-ground plantings; ask your local Extension service about winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect Through the Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoots and flowers may appear when conditions are suitable. Bloom timing varies by region and planting date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter to spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green leaves support the development of the next generation of corms. Do not cut them back while green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage dies back and the corms rest underground. This dormant period is part of their normal growth cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Your Saffron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest only from positively identified \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e. With clean hands and tools, collect the red stigmas from fresh, clean flowers as they begin to open. Separate them from the yellow stamens and purple petals. Dry the stigmas fully before storing them in an airtight container away from light; follow the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/~saffron\/pages\/factsheets\/SaffronBMPMar2023.pdf\"\u003eUniversity of Vermont’s saffron handling guidance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The corms are for planting, not eating. Follow any treatment or pesticide label restrictions before harvesting. Never substitute \u003cem\u003eColchicum\u003c\/em\u003e, the poisonous plant also called autumn crocus or meadow saffron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these saffron seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e is sterile and is propagated from corms. Each pack contains the number of corms stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every corm flower in the first fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowering depends on corm size and maturity, planting time, storage history and growing conditions. Some corms may need another growing season. First-season blooms are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much saffron can I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach flower has three red stigmas, so a home planting produces a small, hand-picked harvest. The number of flowers varies; a pack count is not a promise of a particular weight of saffron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow them in pots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Choose a deep container with drainage holes and enough room for the planting depth, roots and spacing. Place it in full sun, monitor moisture and plan for protection from severe winter cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a U.S. shipping location mean the corms were grown in the U.S.?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Dispatch location and growing origin are different. The dispatch location is listed above; growing origin has not been independently confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the photograph show what arrives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photograph shows a representative mature flowering clump, not the supplied corms or the pack quantity. Your order is for 50 planting corms; flower appearance and performance depend on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotograph: Юрий Данилевский, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/crocus-sativus\/\"\u003eNC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Unmodified photograph.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Shipped from Rock Island, Tennessee, USA","offers":[{"title":"50 corms","offer_id":67656651833438,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/files\/saffron-crocus-50-pack-representative-flowering-clump-danilevsky-cc-by-sa-4.jpg?v=1791312968","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/saffron-crocus-corms-crocus-sativus-50-pack","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}