ORGANICS CROCUS SATIVUS BULBS OF SIZE 9/10
These saffron bulbs of size 9/10 have been grown fully organic without the use of any chemical crop protection agents or fertilizers. The bulbs are grown in the Netherlands on organically certified sandy soils with a high humus content and a rich soil life. For this reasons we can offer you strong, organic bulbs with a high content of natural nutrients.
Organics certified bulbs
Our organic bulbs have been cultivated under the supervision of Biokont CZ, the designated inspection authority responsible for the inspection and certification of organic companies in the Czech republic. Organic saffron bulbs come with our European organic certificate.
Quality Corms
Organic Crocus sativus bulbs are also classified as class 1 by the Dutch Flower bulbs Inspection Service (BKD). The BKD is commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs to inspect the quality of all flower bulb crops in the Netherlands.
| 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 | 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 |