Saffron
 

Anybody tried growing it? Is the crocus available? I use a fair
amount of saffron so was considering a row on the allotment.
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Saffron
 

In article , The Reids
writes
Anybody tried growing it? Is the crocus available?

Yes, it's available. You'll find it listed among the ornamental species,
but usually with reference to its use. Crocus sativus, Broadleigh bulbs
are doing 30 for about £9.

I use a fair
amount of saffron so was considering a row on the allotment.

--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

Saffron
 

The Reids wrote in
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Anybody tried growing it? Is the crocus available? I use a fair
amount of saffron so was considering a row on the allotment.

I tried growing it when I was in Cheshire - found it difficult to get it to
flower again after the first year - first year OK, second year, only one
flower, third year, leaves....

It may be that it didn't get on with my heavy clay soil, or that it should
have been in a south facing rather than east-facing bed.

It is definitely not the easiest crocus - several other crocuses thrived
in similar conditions.

Victoria
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gardening on a north-facing hill
in South-East Cornwall
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