{"product_id":"crocus-sativus-saffron-crocus","title":"Crocus sativus Saffron Crocus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe true Saffron Crocus, grown for the brilliant red stigmas which are harvested and dried to produce saffron. It is also a very pretty autumn-flowering crocus in its own right, with soft lilac-purple flowers and contrasting orange-red stigmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. The flowers appear in autumn, usually from September to November. The red stigmas can be carefully picked when the flowers are open and dried for use as saffron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrocus sativus does particularly well in a sunny border, gravel garden or container where the soil will not become waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing your own saffron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach flower produces just three red saffron stigmas, which helps explain why saffron is one of the world's most precious spices. Harvest the threads on a dry day once the flowers have opened, gently remove the three red stigmas and allow them to dry thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results, choose the sunniest, best-drained spot you have. Saffron crocuses dislike sitting in wet soil, particularly while dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the true saffron crocus. Only the red stigmas are harvested for culinary saffron; other parts of the plant should not be eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipton Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"20","offer_id":59187941409113,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":59187941441881,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":59187941474649,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/4127\/3945\/files\/xtendo-saffron-2828532.jpg?v=1787864521","url":"https:\/\/shiptonbulbs.co.uk\/products\/crocus-sativus-saffron-crocus","provider":"Shipton Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}