{"product_id":"saffron-bulbs-iranian-zafran","title":"Saffron Bulbs (Iranian Zafran Corms) – Crocus sativus, 10–15g Bulb Size","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow the world's most precious spice at home with \u003cstrong\u003eIranian Saffron Bulbs (Crocus sativus)\u003c\/strong\u003e, known locally as \u003cstrong\u003eZafran\u003c\/strong\u003e. These premium, flowering-size corms (10–15g each) produce beautiful purple blooms in autumn, each carrying three deep-red stigmas – the saffron threads you harvest and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Saffron Bulbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Iranian \u003cstrong\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/strong\u003e – the true saffron crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–15g bulb size\u003c\/strong\u003e – large, healthy corms that are ready to flower in the first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial – corms multiply every year, so your saffron patch grows over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow water needs and suited to Pakistan's dry autumn–winter climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots, raised beds, rooftops and garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to October in the plains; August–September in hilly areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, sandy-loam, very well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soil – corms will rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth \u0026amp; spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant pointed side up, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least 6 hours a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once after planting, then lightly only when the soil is dry. Stop watering in summer when leaves turn yellow and the corms go dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Saffron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers appear in October–November, usually 6–8 weeks after planting. Pick flowers in the morning when they open, pull out the three red stigmas, and dry them in a warm, shaded place. Store the dried threads in an airtight glass jar away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Crocus sativus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon names: Saffron, Zafran, Kesar, زعفران\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Iran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb size: 10–15g per corm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple with red stigmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 15–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom time: October–November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apnaugao","offers":[{"title":"5 Bulbs","offer_id":53399153180853,"sku":"AUBULB-SAF01","price":725.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":53399153213621,"sku":"AUBULB-SAF02","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Bulbs","offer_id":53399153246389,"sku":"AUBULB-SAF03","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8022\/8533\/files\/06-saffron-flowers-in-pot-with-zafran-threads.webp?v=1790681927","url":"https:\/\/apnaugao.com\/products\/saffron-bulbs-iranian-zafran","provider":"Apnaugao","version":"1.0","type":"link"}