Sunday, September 28, 2014

Holy Saffron...


Did you know that Saffron, the spice used in cooking is the stamen of a particular strain of crocus flower? (Crocus sativus)

Did you know that said crocus flower is hardy to Zone 6? (I am on the border of Zone 6 and 7)

I had no idea... I admit that I barely use saffron in my cooking, but I have a lot of family that does ... so I figured... lets give it a try.  The picture above is the crocus "corms". I have planted them in three different areas of my yard (with hopes that the local voles/gopher won't find all of them).

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