Saffron cultivation methods and precautions

Saffron, also known as saffron, is a precious Chinese medicinal material. People usually like to soak it in water to drink. In fact, in addition to being used as medicine, this plant can also be made into potted plants for cultivation. It can beautify the environment and purify the air. However, many people do not know how to grow saffron and do not know how to grow it. Today, the editor will teach you a few tricks.

1. Planting

When planting saffron, you must prepare loose, fertile soil rich in humus, and choose strong bulbs that are large, plump, and free of disease spots. Autumn is the best time to plant saffron. You can plant the bulbs directly in a flowerpot, then cover the top with about eight centimeters of soil, place it in a cool environment, and move it to a well-lit environment after seven days.

2. Watering

When cultivating saffron, you should also pay attention to watering techniques. You should water it once every 20 days to help the seedlings grow. Then you should water it once before winter to increase the temperature of the soil. You should also water it once around April each year to reduce the damage of dry hot winds to the plants. In addition, you should not water saffron when the temperature is low, otherwise it will be detrimental to the growth of the plants.

3. Fertilization

There are also many requirements for fertilizing saffron. Usually, before planting saffron, you should apply enough base fertilizer in the pot soil. You can choose plant ash, cake fertilizer and superphosphate. After it is planted and rooted, you can apply topdressing every ten days. You can choose a mixed liquid fertilizer of nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer. After it enters the flowering period, you should also apply phosphorus and potassium quick-acting fertilizer once, which is conducive to the growth of the bulbs and can lay a good foundation for more flowering next year.

4. Sunlight

Saffron is a plant that likes plenty of sunlight. It should be placed in a sunny environment during the cultivation period. If placed indoors, it should be placed in a place with bright light. However, when the sunlight is strong in summer, it should be moved to a cool environment to prevent the strong light from burning the leaves and causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.