Kesar or Saffron Harvesting from Home Grown Saffron plant #kesar #saffronplant #saffronharvest #crocussativus #vegetablegold #exoticspices #gardentips | Rathi Anshu

Only planted these a month ago! Crocus sativus grows quickly after planting and these red stigmas are the saffron, they can be plucked out of the blooms, dried and then used or stored for later. If you’d like to grow your own saffron, you haven’t missed your chance just yet. You can still plant Crocus sativus bulbs now, even though it’s the start of their flowering season (the bulbs will already have some shoots and produce even quicker growth when planted in October or early November!). They’re

🌸Saffron crocus, or crocus sativus, is a member of the Iris family, Iridaceae. It is cultivated for its bright orange-red stigmas used as a spice. Saffron has a nuanced, complex flavor with a sweet, floral, and subtle earthy taste. Its labor-intensive cultivation, consisting of gathering and processing techniques, makes saffron the most valuable spice in the world. More info in the comments.⬇️🌸🌸 #Saffron #spices #gardeningtips #gardeninspiration #vegetablegarden #growyourownfood #crocussativu