You can grow saffron in the same season as it does in Northern Europe, which is in spring, autumn, winter and summer. It grows best in warm, sunny and well-drained soil.

Are the saffron seeds green?

The saffron seeds are green but do take a few days to bloom and produce flowers.

What is the best way to grow saffron?

Saffron should be harvested from the seeds on the flowering stage (seeds usually fall away) as opposed to the petals or berries that are attached to the vine. You can either cut the vines, or just keep them alive if you’re feeling lucky. Saffron requires a special style of soil which is much different to a composted potting mix, and it isn’t recommended growing on a wet surface so make sure the soil is dry before you put your potting mix in. In autumn and winter the saffron vines will need more watering and therefore should be irrigated. Saffron can also be propagated by seeds from the stems, although there’s also an excellent website dedicated to this (you can visit the site here).

Should I remove stems?

Removing the stems of the saffron vine is a good way to prepare them for growing and you’ll do much more good for your garden this way. I always try to remove the stems when the vine has bloomed and I like to avoid pulling the stems until they’ve finished blooming.

What about keeping saffron vines in a garden?

Having saffron vines that are growing in your garden makes the soil look more attractive. You won’t have to worry about weeds getting into the garden, and you may even be able to remove the leaves. However, having saffron vines growing in your yard also makes your garden smell nicer and you might not get the full benefit of growing them as they are too small when growing in gardens and as they get bigger you’ll have to move them to other areas of your lawn/yard.

Should I keep saffron vines in my backyard?

I think saffron vines growing in your yard will not really benefit from being in the garden as you won’t be able to remove them. I do however plan to grow a saffron brambles in my garden and it may work better if I have them in the home. As they only grow about 2-3ft each, it may be

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