When is the best time to plant saffron seeds?

Saffron Seed Planting Time

Saffron is a perennial plant. It will germinate about a week after sowing the seeds. The growth cycle of saffron is about 3 months. Generally, saffron seeds can be planted around April. The climate at this time is more suitable for the growth of saffron.

How to Plant Saffron Seeds

1. Before planting saffron, you need to choose relatively healthy and full seeds to increase its survival rate.

2. Generally, when planting saffron, you should use relatively loose and fertile soil, which can help it quickly drain excess water.

3. Generally, after planting saffron, it is necessary to apply fertilizer once a month to promote the rapid growth of saffron.

Saffron Seed Collection

Saffron usually blooms in October every year, and the seeds can usually be collected after November. You can just pick the seeds with your hands.

What saffron seeds look like

Saffron seeds are oval in shape and generally yellow-white in color. They are relatively larger than the seeds of ordinary plants, and their grains are fuller and have a higher survival ability.