Saffron (crocus)

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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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These were planted in silty sand with very little manure.
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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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Pictures of the flowers and its parts please.
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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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picture from top and plucked saffron
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Re: Saffron (crocus)

Post by Shazia Khurram »

Nothing compares to the rich scent of saffron. Are the stamens when steeped in warm water or milk very aromatic? I have my fingers crossed for you.


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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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Plants like these inspire interest in gardening...


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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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Keep up dating
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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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Yes it gave a very rich color in water and a mild aroma as tested with three stamens only.
Have about 15 more sprouted
plants so shall wait for more flowers.
Medium : silty sand
No compost
No manure (except a little in One )
No fertilizer etc.

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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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How is keeping them in lahore turning out


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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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One pot in Lahore for last one week. So with time can be sure. So far plant is fine but unless it blossoms can't be sure.

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Re: Saffron (crocus)

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yawer wrote:One pot in Lahore for last one week. So with time can be sure. So far plant is fine but unless it blossoms can't be sure.

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How Saffron behaved in lahore. It is successful here or not


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