Can crocus be planted in spring?

Crocus sativus can be planted in spring, the specific time is March-April in spring and September in autumn, but the specific time depends on the local climate and environment, and its main producing areas are Iran, Persia and other regions.

How to plant saffron in spring

1. Soil selection: Crocus prefers loose and fertile soil, which can be made of humus and sandy soil, and appropriate amount of cake fertilizer and manure can be added as base fertilizer.

2. Seed treatment: The germination rate of crocus sativus seeds can be improved by washing them with clear water and soaking them in clear water for 1-2 days.

3. Sowing: Sow the treated saffron seeds into the soil, control the ambient temperature at about 20℃, and the seeds can germinate in about 20 days.

Management method of saffron in spring

1. Pruning: Crocus sativus will enter the late growth stage in April of spring. At this time, it is necessary to trim and remove the lateral buds of the plants in time so as not to affect the growth of bulbs in the later stage.

2. Pest control: Spring is the vigorous growth period of saffron, and it is also the high incidence period of pests and diseases. To do pest control well, some drugs can be used in advance.