Planting
Plant the corms in late summer, 8 to 10 cm deep and 5 cm apart.
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How to grow saffron in a pot
Crocus sativus
Saffron comes from the red stigmas of a purple crocus that blooms in autumn. Each flower has only three; the Turkish town of Safranbolu is named after it.
At a glance
- Full sun
- Little water
- Moderate
- Pot20 cm deep
From seed to harvest
In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.
- Seed1/6
- Sprout2/6
- Leafing out3/6
- Budding4/6
- Opening5/6
- In full bloom6/6
Care
For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.
Light
Full sun.
Soil and water
Free-draining, sandy soil. Do not water while the corms rest in summer.
Harvest
On the day a flower opens, pull the red stigmas with tweezers and dry them.
In the game
In Verda the saffron crocus is a legendary flower: tasty, healing and fragrant too.
Its traits
Tasty
Fragrant
Healing
Showy
Verda
A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.
Saffron crocus and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.
