Re: Saffron

I thought saffron was from Turkey or the Middle East where it would be hot?????? Maybe they don't like the humidity? 
--Barb, Grass Valley CA
----- Original Message ----- From: "james singer" <islandjim1@comcast.net> 
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Saffron
That was my experience in Florida, too, Pam. Heat just sucked the life out of them, I suspect. 

On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:28 PM, Pam Evans wrote:
tried it here a couple times. they won't repeat, too hot I suspect. doubt 
you'd have that problem in Oregon though.  Pretty things.

On 6/18/08, james singer <islandjim1@comcast.net> wrote:


Anyone growing the saffron crocus [C. sativus, I think]?

Island Jim
Willamette Valley
44.99 N 123.04 W
Elevation 148'
Hardiness Zone 8/9
Heat Zone 5
Sunset Zone 6
Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
Maximum 86 F [30 C]

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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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Island Jim
Willamette Valley
44.99 N 123.04 W
Elevation 148'
Hardiness Zone 8/9
Heat Zone 5
Sunset Zone 6
Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
Maximum 86 F [30 C]

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