The diameter of these corms is between 28.6 and 31.8 millimeters (between 1.13 and 1.25 inch).The crocus of size 9/10 gives an average of 1 to 2 flowers per corm in the first year after planting.These saffron bulbs have been checked for diseases and pests by the Dutch Flower Bulb Inspection service, the BKD, and have received the predicate: class 1.
Common name | Saffron |
Botanical name | Crocus sativus L. |
Flower color | violet |
Plant species / life cycle | perennial |
Quality bulb | Class 1, BKD |
Planting time | from August to the end of October |
Soil type | Light, a mixture of sand and clay |
Soil humidity | Average, well absorbing moisture |
Requirements for light | Sunny / semi-dark |
Bulb size | 9 / 10 |
Circumference of the bulbs | 9 - 10 cm |
Diameter of the bulbs | 2,86 - 3,18 cm |
Quantity of flowers in the first year | 100 to 150 flowers per 100 bulbs |
Height of the grown plant | 10 - 11 cm |