Soak 4~6 crocuses in water. Soak crocus in water: take a proper amount of crocus, put it in a cup, add chrysanthemum and hot water, and soak for 5 minutes; Take four crocuses, put them in a cup, add Lycium barbarum and hot water, and soak for 7 minutes. Take four crocuses, put them in a cup, add dried lotus leaves and soak for 8 minutes. Take five crocuses, put them into a cup, add hawthorn slices, and soak for 10 minute.

About saffron

Crocus sativus, also known as crocus sativus and crocus sativus, is a perennial flower of Crocus in Iris family and a common spice. Perennial herbs. Bulb oblate, spherical, about 3 cm in diameter, covered by yellow-brown film. Basal leaves, 9- 15, strip-shaped, gray-green, with the edge rolled back; 4-5 membranous sheaths are wrapped at the base of the foliage. The flower stems are short and do not protrude from the ground; 1-2 flowers, light blue, reddish purple or white, fragrant, orange-red style, slightly flat stigma, wedge-shaped top, shallow teeth, narrow spindle-shaped ovary. Capsule oval, about 3 cm long.

Growth habit of saffron

Crocus is a bulbous flower planted in autumn. Crocus is native to southern Europe. Like cold, humid, semi-cloudy environment, cold-resistant, suitable for sandy loam with good drainage and rich humus. The pH value is 5.5-6.5. Bulbs are dormant in summer and take root and sprout in autumn. 65438+ 10 blooms in late October and at night.

Geographical distribution of saffron

Crocus sativus originated in southern Europe and is widely cultivated in China. It is generally believed that saffron originated in the Mediterranean region, Asia Minor and Iran. It is planted in Iran and Kashmir, and it is believed that it was introduced into China by the Mongolian Expeditionary Force.