Rapha’s Saffron Corms Crocus Sativus Planting Corms

 

Grow the world’s most valuable spice at home. These medium 2–2.4 cm
Crocus sativus corms establish quickly and flower in autumn. With full sun and
well-drained soil, they reward you with vivid purple blooms and bright red stigmas
for culinary use. Moreover, the plants are low maintenance once settled.

How can it help you?

**From Your Garden to Your Kitchen**

  • **For the Culinary Enthusiast:** Imagine adding your very own homegrown saffron to a paella, risotto, or biryani. The flavour is unmatched, and the satisfaction of using a spice you have cultivated is immense. Growing saffron corms allows you to connect directly with the source of this exquisite flavour.
  • **For the Passionate Gardener:** Saffron is a truly rewarding plant to grow. The joy of seeing the first flowers bloom, the delicate process of harvesting the threads, and the knowledge that you're cultivating a piece of history is a uniquely fulfilling experience.
  • **For the Entrepreneurial Gardener:** While one corm won't produce a commercial yield, they multiply over time. You can plant a few corms this year and, with a little care, have a much larger patch in subsequent years.
What goes into it?

**Our Quality Promise:**

  • **Corm Size:** These are medium-sized corms, measuring between 2cm and 2.4cm in diameter. This size offers the perfect balance of affordability and first-year flowering potential.
  • **Selection:** Each corm is hand-selected to ensure it is firm, healthy, and free of blemishes or disease, giving you the best possible start.
  • **Storage:** Our corms are stored in optimal, cool, and dry conditions to maintain their dormancy and viability until they reach you, ready for planting.

R17,50

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