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by Gavin
Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Saffron
Replies: 11
Views: 3976

Re: Saffron

Thanks Colin - it is what happens in the third year that interests me. I don`t think I`ll lift them as I`ll probably forget where I put them and the leaf growth is very good. I put sand in when I planted to mimic their habitat but I can`t really do anything about the temperature. Anyway - I`ll leave...
by Gavin
Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Saffron
Replies: 11
Views: 3976

Re: Saffron

Thanks for your detailed answer Felix - I'll see what happens next year - as along as I remember not to plant anything on top when the leaves die back. I assume saffron is always grown in a permanent position.
Thanks also to others for their good wishes.
Gavin
by Gavin
Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Saffron
Replies: 11
Views: 3976

Saffron

All, This is my first posting - so be gentle with me. A year and a bit ago I planted some saffron bulbs (a special offer in KG I think) and got a reasonable crop for the first year. This year no flowers but plenty of healthy looking leaves. My question is - is this to be expected for the second year...