2 grams – saffron threads are the same size and weight of all the threads. 1 gram – saffron threads have 10 times the thread strength of all the other saffron threads and more thread strength than the finest thread in the history of the world! 2 grams for a 60 gram packet. 1 ounce […]
Why wouldn’t you? A very interesting experiment. The saffron threads are pretty sticky and you can soak them in salt water overnight or in vinegar for a week to get it off. And you can’t eat that mess. But you can eat the white threads… if you wash them, they look a bit different, you […]
After the early fall, summer heat (in winter and summer) may cause you to want to plant this variety. The first few days to harvest the blossoms and seeds should be when it is cooler (around 10° F [54° C]). Some growers prefer to have the bulbs at a cool 30° F [0° C]. A […]
A saffron thread is a thread of saffron which can be found in a variety of coloured saffron flowers. The colour of these flowers varies from green to yellow and from light to dark green. The color of these flowers may range from medium to dark green. Saffron thread was used by the ancient Egyptians […]
First, the exact value of a pound of saffron is hard to find. For example, the price of a pound of saffron varies from as little as 40 pence in Egypt to as much as 1,000 pence in India. While the price of a pound of saffron is generally accepted as being roughly $15, it’s […]
Saffron (Astragalus membranaceus), the spice that is so sought after in Indian cooking, gets contaminated with the disease cholera when it’s put in water. The only sure way to avoid cholera is to avoid water that comes into contact with it. But if a person drinks a lot of water, they may get cholera. Drinking […]
It depends but the more the merrier. Try to use 100-200 strands per sqm and see what works best for you. If you have a lot of saffron that only gets dried out, only use as much as you need, which in my case was 100-200 strands per sqm. I like to keep mine a […]
When buying pepper, you will mainly get the most cost effective brand like ketchup, mayo, mayonnaise, mustard, or even vinegar. However, if you want to mix in some other popular condiments like salsa, onion rings, pickles, or other condiments, you will have to pay a little extra to get more. For example if you wanted […]
According to the Hindu Encyclopedia, ‘Saifut’, is an aphrodisiac in the west, believed to improve sexual drive, while in India, it has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.’ Its main active ingredient is saffron. ‘Saffron is a very interesting herb, and there are a lot of questions around its benefits. So, what […]
Yes Is Saffron easy to harvest? Yes, but is that a good thing for the environment? Yes, but not as much as many other varieties of plants How should I grow my first crop of Saffron? Use sun for best results How much Saffron should be used in my garden? Seeds of one ounce to […]