Re: Saffron

It was one of the first bulbs I tried bak around 1990. They did multiply but then I started into all things gardening, changing things, making new beds, replanting in beds that had stuff. I probably just killed them off. Also, now that I think of it, they were in the exact location that I had chipmunk troubles. That could be the reason they are gone. 

Check out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron
Yes, it is Wikipedia, but it seems, after a brief look, to be good info on conditions and cultivation. 

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message ----- From: "james singer" <islandjim1@comcast.net> 
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Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Saffron



So... what happened, Kitty? Did they just sort of peter out? I'd like
to get a bunch of them started here, but I've got no idea about ideal
conditions.

On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:55 PM, Kitty wrote:


I have grown them - yrs ago.  They did repeat here and multiply a
little as I recall.  Don't know if they're still around here though.
I recall my nephew took one to school when he was little and the
teacher was quite surprised by it.

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Saffron



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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Kemp TX
zone 8A

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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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