: Plant in late summer or early autumn for blooms within 4–6 weeks. Soil : Needs well-draining soil and a sunny location.

in various quantities (e.g., 25, 250, or up to 5,000 bulbs). : Offers the Easy to Grow Bulbs Crocus - Saffron - 20 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

For planting saffron, you typically want to buy (bulbs) rather than seeds, as the Crocus sativus plant is sterile and does not produce viable seeds. While some retailers list "saffron seeds," these are often either incorrectly labeled corms or Seedville Safflower Flower Seeds , a different plant sometimes used as a saffron substitute. Where to Buy Saffron Crocus Corms

; they often open pre-orders early in the year for fall shipping. : Sells Renee's Garden Saffron Crocus Bulbs in individual packs, currently priced at $22.95. Community Experiences

“I've had good luck with Sow True Seed for saffron crocus bulbs. They sell healthy corms and ship them in the fall.” Reddit · r/gardening · 4 years ago Key Planting Tips

(20-count pack) for $12.71 $14.95 . They are noted for their 4.5-star merchant rating. : Sells 25-count bags of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Saffron Crocus bulbs. Eden Brothers : A well-regarded source that provides Eden Brothers Saffron Crocus Sativus Bulbs Go to product viewer dialog for this item. with a growth guarantee. Sow True Seed : Offers Sow True Seed Saffron Crocus Bulbs Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

“I would go shopping for the corms as opposed to seeds. Look for Fall flowering crocus, this should help.” Reddit · r/gardening · 4 years ago