Close-up of a purple Crocus sativus flower - meisam sharifnezhad/Shutterstock Despite their resemblance, most crocus species and lookalikes are inedible or outright ...

extracting saffron in significant amounts requires many flowers. To gather just 1 tablespoon of saffron, you'll need the stigmas from at least 50 to 60 crocuses.Even if you don’t harvest the saffron ...

There's treasure buried in the deep soil of Sequim - crocus sativus bulbs. They grow the flower that makes the most expensive spice in the world - saffron. Len Horst owns an organic gardening supply ...

Buying saffron? Here is how to know if your saffron is pure or fake. Use these easy at-home tests to check colour, aroma, ...

As mid-November passes, the last purple drifts of saffron crocus ( Crocus sativus ) fade in the garden. But if you plant now, its cheerful color and habit will grace your garden next fall from ...

The most expensive spice in the world has a distinct flavor and rich history. Though saffron has a history that dates back thousands of years, it maintains an air of exclusivity and mystery. With just ...

Could a red spice bring in green for New Mexico’s farmers? New Mexico State University is hoping to find out. Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is one of the crops the university’s ...

Saffron has been one of the world’s most prized spices for thousands of years, used by ancient empires to dye clothing, scent perfume, and flavor food. Alexander the Great added it to his baths to ...