Appearance of saffron:

Saffron leaves are slender, flowers are delicate and elegant, and the colors are white, purple and orange. , has a special fragrance. It is a good material for decorating flower beds and arranging rock gardens, and can also be potted or hydroponically cultivated for indoor viewing.

Saffron originated in Greece, Asia Minor, Persia and other places, and was introduced into China from Tibet. Therefore, people mistakenly think that the saffron transported from Tibet to the mainland is produced in Tibet and called it saffron.

Extended data:

Crocus sativus is cool, humid, semi-shade-tolerant, light-loving, extremely hot and cold-resistant, and can safely survive the winter when the temperature is not lower than-10℃ in winter. Avoid rain and waterlogging, and like sandy soil with smooth drainage, loose fertility and rich humus.

The optimum growth temperature is 65438 05℃ to 25℃, which is the highest in summer in the south. Proper shading can prolong the growth time of crocus sativus, which is beneficial to bulb weight gain, autumn planting and late autumn flowering.

The flowering period is from 10 to 1 10, and the aboveground parts wither in April and May of the following year. The whole growth period is about 2 10 days. Generally speaking, bulbs are used for reproduction. In China, flowers are collected indoors and bulbs are propagated in the field.

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