Saffron crocus bulbs

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Saffron crocus bulbs
« on: July 04, 2011, 20:27 »
I am thinking of buying some saffron crocus bulbs - any idea how much saffron 60 bulbs will produce?

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Re: Saffron crocus bulbs
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 20:53 »
Here's a pic of the flower
http://www.suttons.co.uk/Gardening/Flowers/Bulbs/Saffron+Crocus_MH2164.htm?sku=230169

the red dangly bits are threads of saffron and you get 3 per flower and only 1 flower per bulb. Harvest at dawn and then dry in the dark.............
Good Luck  :lol:

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Re: Saffron crocus bulbs
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2011, 21:58 »
I'm thinking you'd need a plot -full to have enough to cook with  :ohmy:
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Re: Saffron crocus bulbs
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2011, 13:41 »
Lots of useful info, including yield:

http://www.saffronbulbs.com/culture.htm

Now I know why the stuff is so expensive!

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Re: Saffron crocus bulbs
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2011, 20:30 »
Thanks - I ordered 60 bulbs/corms from Dobies today. WhichiIf successful could yield about 0.5 grams enough for 5 meals. 

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Re: Saffron crocus bulbs
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2011, 23:16 »
You actually only need a little to cook with, and it colours rice nicly with added flavour. 8)

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Re: Saffron crocus bulbs
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2011, 14:06 »
Just read this with interest. Wife always moans when I put saffron in the trolley but likes it in her dinner.

I have just ordered 20 bulbs off ebay.


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