What is the best month to plant saffron?

When to plant saffron

Saffron is usually planted in autumn, which is suitable from late September to early October. At this time, the weather is cool and the temperature is suitable. Saffron is planted in October at the latest. It is usually planted by division.

Planting time in the north and south: There is no difference in the time suitable for planting saffron in the south and the north. Generally, it is planted in autumn in the south and the north.

Greenhouse planting time : Saffron can be grown in a greenhouse. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting. Generally, greenhouses can be planted in spring and autumn.

Saffron Origin and Planting Month

Common producing areas of saffron include Tibet, Beijing, Shandong, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Henan and Hubei.

Beijing saffron

Beijing saffron is planted in September and usually blooms in late October. The saffron in this area has a special smell and a slightly bitter taste.

Zhejiang Saffron

Zhejiang saffron is planted in late September and usually blooms in October. The saffron in this region has high medicinal value.

Crocus varieties and planting months

Common varieties of saffron include spring crocus, yellow crocus, golden crocus, early crocus, beautiful crocus, etc.

Yellow Crocus

Yellow crocus is usually planted in September and blooms in March. The flowers of this variety of crocus are yellow and the anthers are relatively small.

Early Crocus

Early saffron is planted in October and usually blooms in March. The flowers of this variety of saffron are large, cup-shaped, and blue-purple in color.