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    saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) 29 September 2011 Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus)

    One hundred bulbs of the Saffron crocus(Crocus sativus)were planted at six inch centres, and about 6 inches deep.. These are recommended hardy above Zone 6. I am on the border(Zone 5B) so decided to take a chance on them thriving, since deep ground frost is often not severe in my local area. The bed was rototilled and compost added. Mulch will be added later. The bulbs were planted inside the rabbit fence, since crocus grow early in the Spring, and one rabbit can destroy all in one night. The objective is to harvest some saffron in the Fall of 2012.
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    Saffron crocus should bloom in the first fall. I got some last year, unfortunately they all died before blooming. I'm due for replacement bulbs any day now.
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