Marde Ross & Company Saffron Crocus Corms 50-Pack — Jumbo 9 cm bulbs, ready-to-plant for higher first-season blooms

Marde Ross & Company 50 Jumbo Saffron Crocus Sativus corms are large 9 cm bulbs sold in a pack to cultivate home-grown saffron threads.

These premium, extra-large corms arrive ready to plant and include planting instructions to help gardeners and cooks grow authentic saffron (the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus). Each corm can produce flowers bearing three vivid red stigmas — the spice known as saffron — and the oversized 9 cm bulbs increase the chance of strong flowering in their first season. Plant in well-drained soil in the fall for blooms the same season, then follow simple seasonal watering guidance to support dormancy through summer.

How many flowers and threads can I expect from 50 jumbo corms?

Each healthy corm typically produces one flowering stem with one or more flowers, and each flower bears three saffron stigmas. The package’s 50 jumbo corms maximize first-year flowering potential compared with smaller corm sizes.

• One flower usually yields three red stigmas (saffron threads).
• 50 corms can produce dozens of flowers in a successful season.
• Larger 9 cm corms are more likely to bloom in their first fall after planting.
• Final saffron yield depends on soil, sunlight, and planting density.

When and how should I plant these saffron corms for best results?

Plant the corms immediately upon receipt in late summer to early fall to ensure blooming that season. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil, plant corms pointy-end up, and water thoroughly after planting; then reduce watering during the summer dormancy period.

• Plant in late summer to early fall for autumn blooms.
• Set corms 3–4 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart for good airflow.
• Water deeply after planting, then withhold water while corms are dormant.
• Use gritty, well-drained soil or raised beds to prevent rot.

How do I care for saffron crocus through the seasons?

Saffron crocuses are low-maintenance once established: provide sun, avoid overwatering, and allow a dry summer dormancy. After blooming, keep foliage until it yellows to feed the corms for next year, then keep the bed relatively dry through hot months.

• Keep plants in full sun to part shade for best flowering.
• Avoid excessive moisture—saffron dislikes soggy soil.
• Leave foliage until it dies back naturally to replenish corm strength.
• Lift and divide crowded corms every few years to maintain vigor.

What makes these corms a good gift for cooks or gardeners?

These jumbo 9 cm corms are an unusual, collectible present that lets recipients grow their own culinary saffron, rather than buying expensive threads. The pack includes clear planting instructions, making it accessible to novices while appealing to experienced growers who value large corm stock.

• Large corms boost early success and quicker flowering.
• Includes straightforward planting and care guidance.
• Produces real culinary saffron—three stigmas per flower.
• Unique, memorable gift for gardeners and food lovers alike.

Who is this for: This 50‑pack of Marde Ross & Company jumbo 9 cm saffron corms suits home gardeners, small-scale growers, culinary hobbyists, and gift buyers who want the reward of harvesting authentic saffron. It’s ideal if you have a sunny, well-drained bed or containers and want to cultivate a high-value spice with relatively low seasonal maintenance.