All About Growing Saffron from Crocus Sativus Bulbs - Farmer Gracy

Saffron Crocus, Crocus sativus | American Meadows

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Saffron has long been the world's costliest spice by weight Notice I intentionally avoid faces as it is disrespectful #zafferano #india #kurma #foodporn #saffronfacemist #saffrontoner #jsr #instafood #manfaatsaffron #foodie #madu #kesar #saffronjogja #saffronbal

Let’s set the record straight. There’s only ONE flower on Earth that produces saffron spice: the Crocus sativus. Period. 🌸💎 So to all the know-it-alls flooding the comments saying ‘all crocus are the same’… you’re wrong. Dead wrong. Your spring crocus in the yard? Pretty, yes. Saffron producer? Absolutely not. ❌ Only the fall-blooming Crocus sativus produces the world’s most expensive spice. If you don’t like that fact, take it up with nature — not me. 🌎 Stop spreading bad info and misleading