To encourage the blooming of saffron flowers, you need the ideal environment, starting with a location that offers lots of sunlight. Be sure the soil is loosened and hill it slightly to encourage good drainage. The higher the quality of the soil, the better the access to valuable nutrients the plant needs. One way to get this is to add organic material to the soil before tilling the area. That could include broken down wood like mulch, straw, grass, and even egg shells and food scraps. Avoid any material that’s been treated with fertilizer or pesticides for the best results.
Once the soil is loose, plant your bulbs. Most often, it’s best to plant these at the start of fall as that gives them lots of time to become established. Crocus bulbs are smaller in size but don’t overdo it. Aim for no more than about 10 within a square foot of garden space, with less being more. The key here is that to produce enough saffron for your favorite dishes, you’ll need a good-sized crop. For that reason, you may want to dedicate a large space to your saffron flowers. More so, you’ll notice them multiplying each year with new flower development, so you’ll want ample space to dedicate to them in your garden.