10 bulbs per order for pickup in outer NE Portland late August/early September 2026.
The ultimate choice for maximum saffron production – jumbo bulbs, jumbo harvests! For serious saffron growers, Jumbo 11/+ size saffron crocus bulbs are the best option for instant and high-yield saffron production.
These premium-sized saffron bulbs ensure maximum flower production from the first year, giving you the most saffron per bulb.
Growing tips for jumbo saffron harvests. To maximize saffron production, plant these jumbo saffron bulbs in a well-drained, sunny spot. They require minimal care and will multiply each season, ensuring sustained saffron production year after year. Perfect for:
✔️ Serious saffron growers seeking the highest saffron yield
✔️ Gardeners who want instant, high-volume saffron production
✔️ Those looking for the largest, most productive saffron crocus bulbs
With Jumbo 11/+ saffron crocus bulbs, you’ll be harvesting homegrown saffron at an exceptional rate, making them the ultimate investment in saffron cultivation!
Saffron Crocus produce plenty of blooms and harvestable saffron threads. The bulbs can be left in the ground for up to 6 consecutive years, with the best saffron harvest typically reached in the second year after planting. The saffron crocus bulbs require good soil and plenty of sunshine. Once planted, they bloom before Christmas, providing a delightful display of colors during the fall season. Crocus Sativus, the saffron crocus, was likely introduced to Northwestern Europe by the Romans.
If you plan to harvest the saffron spice yourself, it’s best to do it in the morning when the flower is fresh and the bloom is fully open. Pick the stigmas with your fingers and take them indoors to dry in a warm location. Once dried, store them in a closed container to keep them fresh. For 1 tablespoon of saffron spice you’ll need about 50-60 flowers.
Plant 3” apart and 2-3” deep in full sun.
Bloom time: October