How to Grow Saffron

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In a secret location in the rolling Trent Hills lies something truly unexpected - True Saffron Farm.
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world and known as red gold for its health benefits and the amazing taste it imparts when used in cooking and baking.
Saffron isn't supposed to grow in Ontario, but it's thriving under the loving care of Eric and Martin.
True Saffron grows some of the finest saffron in the world. You can order on line or learn more at: truesaffron.ca/
You can also grow your own with True Saffron bulbs.
A huge thank you to Eric and Martin for allowing us access to their farm.

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@abhishekghosh3366 3 жыл бұрын

You should pluck it at night since the flowers are stressed under sunlight. In kashmir , plucking is done from 1 am to 3 am .

@janessavankoppen Жыл бұрын

thank you for this information :)

@Brian-sh7oc Жыл бұрын

That's really good information, thank you

@Lepocoloco Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know that you had sunlight 22 hours a day in Kashmir.

@musicalADD_theband Жыл бұрын

@@Lepocoloco 😂

@jamesc9001 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love Canadians. They're always so nice and helpful. :)

@fleedermouse 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video. Thank you! I'm going to try to get some bulbs going here in coastal Oregon this fall.

@lynneshibley6806 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that video Martin and Eric. Love your awesome voice Martin lol

@Greenmoxiemagazine 5 жыл бұрын

They sell bulbs on their website if you are interested for $1 a piece (Canadian).

@toniferguson6465 2 жыл бұрын

That is the best mentoring. Thank you so much!!

@munahanna3344 4 жыл бұрын

So smart man used when you cook rice it's amazing.

@greenmachine5666 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting and beautiful plant

@anurasenarath2374 3 жыл бұрын

Video is very clear..wow.

@platinumphazer 2 жыл бұрын

When the dude was describing the mood during harvest sounded a lot like the way I feel when I'm harvesting a the cannabis farm

@hf..7271 24 күн бұрын

😂

@Taydrum 2 жыл бұрын

My saffron is flowering right now, and thanks to what I just learned from you guys, I will try to make it the super nagan(sp?) type. I love the flowers, they are so fragrant. Such an easy plant, its a shame more people don't grow it

@TsarOfRuss 2 жыл бұрын

Will you sell it or eat it ??

@Taydrum 2 жыл бұрын

@@TsarOfRuss I will eat all of the 12 threads I got from them LOL

@saffronwetter7944 2 жыл бұрын

If you're in an eara where u can grow this spice then u should. My family is from America 🇺🇸 my parents got my name Saffron out of The Holy Bible 73 years ago song of Solomon chapter 4 verse 14 Jesus grew a garden of healthy foods in his garden he grew veggies fruit trees Saffron and Cinnamon spice. Jesus had Cooking Chef's And they would cook delicious healthy foods with Saffron and Cinnamon and other spices he called Saffron and Cinnamon his precious spices. Remember God created all good things he created us. May God bless!!

@jakecroghan6051 2 жыл бұрын

@@saffronwetter7944 Song of Solomon is an ode to a woman, not a story about Jesus having a garden, where did you get that from?!

@hf..7271 24 күн бұрын

@@saffronwetter7944 Amen! ❤❤🙏🙏🥰thank you for mentioning the saffron in the Bible it meant a lot to me and unto he’s children ! Bless load 🥰🙏🌺

@hadjidjramzi7225 4 жыл бұрын

i like your work very much brother

@johnmeye 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating!!!

@scruffy281 Жыл бұрын

I am going to try this for the first time in Central Texas...wish me luck!!👍🏻

@anniewildmush1284 2 жыл бұрын

quebec here growing it for the 1st year!!

@huebotnhi2911 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌸🍀🌞

@prehistoricliving 5 жыл бұрын

Saffron in Canada, amazing! I'm heading there now :)

@Greenmoxiemagazine 5 жыл бұрын

Yup , it's pretty neat!

@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Interesting!

@TMGold60 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@jfarinacci0329 3 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@zara.rehman 4 жыл бұрын

Living in Canada for 20 years, never knew that... Keep up the good work guys. Good luck with your venture

@Greenmoxiemagazine 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@purplethumb7887 2 жыл бұрын

5,000 vs. 50,000, lmaooooooo! You guys are hilarious, hahaha. I just put mine, which I forgot in the shipping box way too long, into a pot today. Not sure if I'm going to get any flowers, but I hope so!

@QUEENPUDDING 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@schlaznger8049 4 жыл бұрын

Damn that is one of the best informative videos that I have ever seen.

@meganely670 4 жыл бұрын

Can/have you made a video of what you do with the petals

@haribahadurbiswa9091 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@lawyeremmanuel327 4 жыл бұрын

Very awesome you have whet my apatite for saffron farming, I'm in Ghana can I have your contacts or directions as to supply source please

@kacey_donner 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Helpful video! I think you should re-name it "How to harvest Saffron." I think more people will be able to find it.

@jimmygunz6762 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if they also save the small yellow pieces they cut?

@lushoo13599 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@margueritevandersloot9094 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me recipe for soil best for planting corms or bulbs?

@divafaria5792 5 ай бұрын

❤wow

@sans2domicilefixroberts428 5 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 go for it 💞🍀🍀🍀👩‍🍳😘😘😘

@brendamashaw1760 4 жыл бұрын

Can you harvest all of the Saffron or do you have to leave some to be pollinated?

@adolphsfather4834 4 жыл бұрын

A tiny town of 700! Our town is only around 450!

@mariusenglezu1 3 жыл бұрын

Please can you tell me how to property dry only the flowers left after extacting the saffron and how to store them

@sjamsularifinchannelyoutub1667 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@thefarmerswifetfw 3 ай бұрын

I purchased 10 bulbs. I live in zone 5b. I have a feeling I may sacrifice 5 to leave in the ground over the winter and 5 to bring indoors to determine if they can tolerate my hardy zone. As I know the thrive in zone 6-8. So I’m curious if you leave them in the ground over the winter? And if so, have they multiplied? Rapidly ? Or not.

@drinxs505 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, brushing up on videos.this is my second year going to grow saffron and with inherited land I'm going to start a micro-saffron farm. Blessing to the farmers,saffron or not: St.Phocas watch over the gardens around the world and the farmers have a good bounty St.Medarus bring moisture to farmer's all over the world. God let your will be done Amen. From a Minister

@Greenmoxiemagazine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@janessavankoppen Жыл бұрын

are you located in canada? Looking to plant mine soon and I am not sure if they will withstand winters here, or if they have to be dug up? assuming leaving them in the ground would be way better when possible so they can multiply ?

@sarahmareeheironymus2424 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia 😊 thank you for the wonderful, informative video. My partner and I are keen to try our hands at growing saffron here in Aus, do you sell the bulbs or could you recommend somewhere to buy them? ✨🌸🌿

@Greenmoxiemagazine 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there - True Saffron do sell bulbs on their website here: truesaffron.ca/true-saffron-shop/ Drop them a note as your planting instructions will differ over there from Canada where they have to be planted really deep to live through the winters. They will be happy to help!

@irpacynot Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for recording and posting this. Question: Will the saffron plant continue to grow and reproduce more flowers after you've picked the initial flowers, and if so, how many times will it continue to reproduce?

@janessavankoppen Жыл бұрын

each bulb only produces one flower but over the years the bulbs will multiply and will be separated to increase the amount of plants so you would get more flowers but I guess would also require more space.

@irpacynot Жыл бұрын

@@janessavankoppen Thank you for the reply.

@mind.your.own.beeswax5416 2 жыл бұрын

Now the question is how beneficial is honey from a crocus farm?

@b.k.mojlishspa2773 4 жыл бұрын

how to grow seeds from saffron trees & collection & storage

@stevedoe7299 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Great vid. I'm thinking about growing saffron. Where did you purchace your bulbs? Thanks

@Greenmoxiemagazine 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there - True Saffron do sell bulbs on their website here: truesaffron.ca/true-saffron-shop/

@Chrissvarietychannel549 5 жыл бұрын

Super interesting. I didn't know it came from the crocus flower. Do you also sell the pedals ? I'm assuming you sell the saffron.

@Greenmoxiemagazine 5 жыл бұрын

HI Chris - this is a farm in our village that sells the saffron. The petals are given away to creative people who use them for a variety of things. I'm sure they would be happy to share them with you too. The picking season is almost done tho

@swhaht6807 8 ай бұрын

petals. just a friendly prompt. ✌️

@EverydayAnimation 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you sell your petals, or do you make the soaps and beads yourself?

@Greenmoxiemagazine 5 жыл бұрын

They donate the petals to local producers who make beads and soap because they're great guys!

@annekern2649 5 жыл бұрын

You need to read books for audible-I could listen to your voice hour after hour.

@qaiseryaqoob91 Жыл бұрын

One question I ask you this all process starts from bulbs planting, you didn’t show that how to plant bulbs in ground , how much should be deep in ground how much put water everyday, and we plant bulbs in one row OR zick Zak or defferent direction ? Please reply ll appreciate 😊

@lgarcya 2 жыл бұрын

I have 4 bulbs which produced beautiful flowers and saffron strands. There are long green grasses growing tall. Do we leave the bulbs in the ground?

@janessavankoppen Жыл бұрын

that's my question too!! I live in southern ontario and have been wondering if they will survive since I think normally they are grown zone 6 and higher. If they are dug up though they wont be able to multiply.

@normamartinez7033 3 жыл бұрын

How to get SAFFRON seeds . I am very interested. Please provide information how. Thank you

@rogerdrury6537 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting, have you noticed if honey bees like the flowers?

@Greenmoxiemagazine 4 жыл бұрын

Just checkout the video - nothing but honey bees and bumblebees as far as the eye can see!

@amittole 4 жыл бұрын

@@Greenmoxiemagazine is it possible to make honey from these flowers?

@Greenmoxiemagazine 4 жыл бұрын

@@amittole They do have hives in the fields and the bees love them so YES! They are also late bloomers so bees love these flowers when everything else has already finished flowering.

@Sakshi_Salunke 5 жыл бұрын

What did you showed in the video in the starting when an insect came out from the flower?

@Greenmoxiemagazine 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Suraj. Because they are flowering late in the fall, the bees and bumble bees enjoy collecting pollen before they hibernate for the winter.

@Sakshi_Salunke 5 жыл бұрын

@@Greenmoxiemagazine thanks for the information.☺️👍

@janessavankoppen Жыл бұрын

Planting for the first time in southern Ontario (along the St Lawrence river) and I'm wondering if they will survive the winter in the ground. Zone 5 I believe.

@user-yb8dd1ll5l Жыл бұрын

Hows it now?

@janessavankoppen Жыл бұрын

@@user-yb8dd1ll5l well the larger bulbs flowered and I harvested them, you could still see the plants green leaves in the snow a few days ago, I haven't checked to see if they are totally covered now or not we recently got a big storm here! It has been relatively mild this winter so. hasn't gone below -12 I'd say.

@feralphantom 4 жыл бұрын

I want to grow saffron so badly, I live in the USA, I will travel to you if you give me a job 😭

@saffronwetter2221 24 күн бұрын

We used to have Saffron fields in the U.S But they died, I'm proud 👏 to be name after one of Jesus's favorite Original spices from the Bible, It's a blessing 🙌 🙏 ✨️ I've enjoyed it,

@reddeaddylan1606 Жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me! I have crocuses in my yard. Oh my!

@janessavankoppen Жыл бұрын

not all crocuses are the same, spring crocus is not the same as fall blooming saffron crocus. I thought this too haha that I could go pick my moms flowers.

@hpriyantha1774 2 жыл бұрын

How can I buy some bulbs?

@epicurean7059 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What happens with the Saffron if you left it longer then 24 hours before picking it?

@Greenmoxiemagazine 2 жыл бұрын

It wilts and dies

@epicurean7059 2 жыл бұрын

@@Greenmoxiemagazine thanks

@lgarcya 2 жыл бұрын

Are the bulbs still good?

@nateoneill9348 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys so im starting a mini cultivation in saffron and wanted ton know if i can get you contact info. Thanks for the video, wish you guys much success!

@Greenmoxiemagazine 3 жыл бұрын

truesaffron.ca/

@manishdadajain1184 3 жыл бұрын

Does it need climate specific. Polunition.? Fruiting in how many days.? BUlbs costing.? Temperature.? ETC>>>

@alyssabrown6480 3 жыл бұрын

So cool to learn. I just dont understand why people would seek for something so hard and so expensive to use just for its color. After all, it is just food. Is it because of good marketing or the high price tag? People use it bc it rare or bc it is good?

@DhanjuBox 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really delicious, has a very unique and fragrant flavour… even a few strands are super potent, I’d say it’s actually really worth the price

@deboralavere4697 5 жыл бұрын

What do you use the pedals for again, and does it smell???

@Greenmoxiemagazine 5 жыл бұрын

The petals smell amazing! I threw them in a bath which was great! Some resourceful locals use them to make soap and beads - not sure how that works! They also use the petals as a dye for fabrics.

@MariaRodriguez-sx6us 3 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in buying some corms. Do you sell them?

@ThanhTran-wo8gi 3 жыл бұрын

My mail: yong.pal196@gmail

@marrobbart6093 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to just pull out the red stigma with a tweezer instead of picking the whole flower? Maybe there is a suction machine or shop vacuum that can do that so you don't have to bend over to harvest the crop (?)

@marklynch403 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I order the bulbs from

@ThanhTran-wo8gi 3 жыл бұрын

what order?

@rockeyrocket1224 5 жыл бұрын

what we need is cross breeding to produce more of the good stuff per bulb and a plant more forgiving of time in the blooming process.

@vlonevlone2319 5 жыл бұрын

Sshhhh

@airplanegeorge 5 жыл бұрын

@@vlonevlone2319 great, gmo saffron

@vlonevlone2319 5 жыл бұрын

airplane george genetic mutations happen in nature naturally

@guardiandogoargentinos1385 5 жыл бұрын

No.

@rockeyrocket1224 5 жыл бұрын

@@airplanegeorge gmo is not evil you avocado toast eater

@u.s.militia7682 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any problems with animals eating the flowers?

@Greenmoxiemagazine 3 жыл бұрын

No. Just bees and bumblebee

@NaveedAli-bq1og 4 жыл бұрын

How to get saffron seeds?

@Greenmoxiemagazine 4 жыл бұрын

You can buy bulbs truesaffron.ca/true-saffron-shop/

@khursheedahmad8438 4 жыл бұрын

آپ کہاں سے اور زعفران سیل کہاں کریں

@ktgames6640 2 жыл бұрын

it should be double or triple the price

@MrMarkar1959 4 жыл бұрын

i’m just wild about saffron,,

@shawshank6015 4 жыл бұрын

Markus Rennelius me to

@QUEENPUDDING 4 жыл бұрын

Wow

@saffronwetter2221 2 жыл бұрын

"Hello I'm from America 🇺🇸 My name is Saffron my parents got my name from the Bible 73 years ago! Jesus grew Saffron and Cinnamon in his garden along with other spices! And vegetables and fruit trees too feed his people! Song of Salomon Chapter 4 verse 14 It's in the king James Holy "Bible" people ask Me were I named after the song they call me mellow yellow 💛 I'm just mad about Saffron she's just mad about me! I say I'm to old to be named after that song. I hope u read this I know it's late....I'm wild about the name Saffron yes it's my real name!

@hf..7271 24 күн бұрын

@@saffronwetter2221 Bless your heart and bless your endeavor ! That indeed a beautiful and sacred name ! Bless loads 🥰🙏🌺

@saffronwetter2221 24 күн бұрын

@@hf..7271 Yes Amen 🙏 praise 👏 God My parents gave me a Beautiful unique name out of the Bible As a Spice name ✨️ and I love it that's all that matters! I hate Common names so I dodged a bullet Thanks Dad Mom, you be blessed 🙌

@reddeaddylan1606 Жыл бұрын

So next year those 50000 will be 100000.