Bulbs of size 7/8 have a circumference of between 7 and 8 centimeters (between 2.76 and 3.15 inch) The diameter of these bulbs is thus between 2.23 and 2.55 centimeters (between 0.88 and 1 inch). All saffron bulbs you can buy in our shop are approved by the Dutch Flower Bulb Inspection Service, the BKD. That means you will only receive first class bulbs without any diseases and ailments. These bulbs will be delivered with our European organic certificate CZ-BIO-003.
Certification | ORGANIC (CZ-BIO-003) |
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 | 7 / 8 |
Circumference of the bulbs | 7 - 8 cm |
Diameter of the bulbs | 2,23 - 2,55 cm |
Quantity of flowers in the first year | 20 to 40 flowers per 100 bulbs |
Height of the grown plant | 10 - 11 cm |