Saffron planting technology and cultivation management (Detailed explanation of saffron planting conditions and environment)

Saffron Growing Conditions

The most suitable climate for saffron to grow is the climate in September in autumn, when the weather is mild. If you are in the south, you can postpone it a little and plant it when the weather is a little cooler. In the north, you can plant it earlier to avoid the temperature being too low and the plant cannot grow well.

Saffron planting environment

Saffron is a subtropical plant that likes to grow in warm and humid places. The suitable temperature for growth is around 15 degrees Celsius, and the temperature for flowering is between 16-20 degrees Celsius.

In terms of planting soil, it needs to be fertile, loose and well-drained. The plant cannot grow well in heavy clay soil.

Saffron is a traditional Chinese medicine, and it can also be planted as a bonsai in the home. The planting time is generally chosen in autumn. First, the seeds are germinated and then sown in the soil.

The soil should be loose and fertile, such as sandy soil. You can also add some river sand to the soil to enhance air permeability. After 20 days, the seeds will take root and sprout. Then water it about every three days and fertilize it once every half a month.

Saffron Planting Time

Generally speaking, saffron should be planted in autumn . If it is in the southern region, the weather is still hot at the beginning of autumn, so you can wait until about October to plant it . In the northern region, autumn comes earlier, so you can plant it in August or September .

How to grow saffron

Before planting, the saffron seeds must first be germinated. Soak them in warm water for a day so that the seeds can absorb sufficient water and promote faster germination in the later stage.

To prepare the right soil, you need loose and fertile soil, such as sandy soil.

Add some river sand to the soil appropriately, so that the soil will have better air permeability and drainage. Also use a small amount of benomyl to disinfect the soil.

After the seeds germinate, plant them in the soil and keep the soil moist. Place them in a warm place, about 20 degrees is the most suitable environment. After more than 20 days, the seeds will grow roots.

Daily management of saffron

After sowing the seeds, place the flowerpot in a well-ventilated place. After more than 20 days, it will begin to grow roots, and then you can manage water and fertilizer. When watering, pay attention to keeping the pot soil moist, generally water it once every three days.

In addition, in terms of fertilizer, you can use organic fertilizer every half a month. Use cake fertilizer again after the flowers fade, and don't use fertilizer in summer.