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CULTIVATION SPECIALISTS

INTRODUCTION

Saffron (Crocus Sativa), also referred to as Red Gold has been around for as long as 3 000 years.

The use of saffron varies from using it as a dye to a sought-after spice for cooking purposes.

We farm with pecan nut trees on the border between Northern Cape and the Free State (www.pecannuttrees.co.za).
As pecan trees take some time before they yield, pecan farmers are always looking at ways in which they can make an income to assist with cash flow in the first couple of years until their trees start yielding sufficiently. Saffron could be your answer to this dilemma too!

We have grown saffron successfully in rows between the pecan trees on our farm. Marketing and selling the stigmas provides an opportunity for farmers – small scale as well as commercial – to diversify and create another income stream.

The harvesting of the flowers is done by hand as is most of the weeding. In our country this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many presently unemployed people.

PRODUCT INFO

Climatic conditions to successfully grow saffron
Saffron, a winter crop in South Africa, is grown in various regions of our country.

WATER

The water requirements are low at 250 – 300mm of water per year, in the winter – its’ growing season. During the dormant period very little water is required.

TEMPERATURE

The ideal temperature for growing saffron is 21°C, but the plant can survive in temperatures ranging from -15 – 38°C. The optimal temperature for flower formation is 23–25°C.

SOIL

Sandy or sandy loam soil is required and it requires some fertilization. It is important that the soil be well-drained to avoid fungal diseases of the corms. If necessary, plant the corms in raised beds.

There are various sizes of saffron corms available

Medium, Large, X-Large and Premium.

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Planting of Saffron Corms

Saffron corms are planted from mid-March for optimum results.

Plant the corms about 15 cm apart and with rows 15 cm apart and between 10 and 15 cm deep.
A deeper planting depth is suggested for areas with colder winters.
There should be a path every 6 rows to enable you to keep the area free of weeds and to harvest the flowers later.

Keeping your saffron weed free is probably the biggest challenge.
Ensure therefore that weeding is done regularly else there will be competition for water and nutrients.

You can expect to harvest your first flowers the year after planting the corms

Harvesting the Flowers

Flowers should be harvested once the dew has dampened off and the flower is dry.
Collecting the flowers first thing in the morning is therefore not ideal as the threads will get wet.
The flowers are to be picked carefully and spread out on a table where the 3 stigmas of every flower are removed carefully.

The stigmas are then dried and put in an airtight container.

ORDER YOUR SAFFRON BULBS TODAY!

ORDER YOUR CORMS FOR PLANTING IN 2026 NOW.
Corms will be sent from beginning of March 2026 and must be paid in full before order can be dispatched.

The order form below to be completed and it will automatically be sent to us via email. Once sent, we will send you the banking details for payment.

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CONTACT US

Feel free to contact us, should you require further information.

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PHONE

083 502 0781

LOCATION

Plot B67A, Jacobsdal District, Northern Cape