How to plant saffron bulbs and when to plant them

1. How to plant saffron bulbs

1. Prepare potting soil: prepare loose and fertile soil, such as a mixture of 80% leaf mold and 20% coarse sand for planting, or buy ready-made nutrient soil for bulbs.

2. Check the bulbs: Check whether there are any moldy or rotten areas on the bulbs. If so, cut off the problematic areas and dry the wounds. If there are no problems, you can plant them directly.

3. Planting bulbs: Usually a flowerpot with a diameter of 15 cm can plant 5 bulbs. When planting, place the bulbs with the roots facing down and the buds facing up on the soil surface, cover them with 5 cm thick soil, and water them thoroughly.

4. Maintenance after planting: Place it in a well-ventilated place with diffused light after planting. After the bulbs germinate, increase the light to full sunlight. When the soil 3 cm below the surface becomes dry and the soil in the pot feels noticeably lighter, water it thoroughly.

5. Apply thin fertilizers frequently: After the first true leaf of saffron emerges, irrigate with a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium once every half a month. After the plant grows up, switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizers until the saffron blooms. Its flowering period can last about two weeks.

2. In which month should saffron be planted?

Saffron can be planted from late September to early November every year. Some flower lovers buy bulbs imported from abroad and only receive the goods in December. It doesn’t matter. We just need to plant them in time after receiving the goods. Generally, saffron will bloom after about three months of planting.