{"title":"Crocus Bulbs","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e ORDER your Crocus bulbs today. Bulbs ship late September-November. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulbs ship in September. We can only ship bulbs within the U.S. Enjoy the delicate early spring blooms of crocus flowers, or opt for the fall-blooming saffron crocus and enrich your spice cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crocus-saffron-25-bulbs","title":"Crocus Bulbs, Saffron (25 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e). Talk about a cash crop! The dried stigmas and styles of this fall-blooming crocus are known as one of the most expensive spices by weight; now you can grow your own saffron in your garden. Saffron is revered for its distinctive flavor (described as both sweet and slightly bitter) and rich, heady aroma. It works well in both sweet desserts and strong-flavored savory dishes and is popular in many cuisines, from Spanish and Persian to Indian. Saffron has a remarkable history; it is said that Cleopatra liked her bath scented with saffron, and Buddhist monks used it to dye their robes a vivid yellow-orange color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: Only the red stigmas are edible. The leaves, flowers, and bulbs of this plant are poisonous if ingested. Do not take internally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saffron crocus grows best in full sunlight and well-draining soil, ideally enriched with organic matter. It prefers dry summers and cooler autumns, similar to Mediterranean climates. The soil pH should be neutral to slightly alkaline (6.5-7.5). Avoid waterlogged soils as crocus corms are prone to rot. \u003cspan\u003eMost corms bloom six to eight weeks after planting, though some settle in and wait until their second autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOES NOT SHIP OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511642030366,"sku":"SAF101","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/crocus_saffron.jpg?v=1782402559"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/Crocus_Saffron.jpg?v=1783528143","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/collections\/crocus-bulbs.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}