Close-up of a purple Crocus sativus flower - meisam sharifnezhad/Shutterstock Despite their resemblance, most crocus species and lookalikes are inedible or outright ...

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world — but did you know you can grow it right in your own backyard? With a little effort and patience, Marin home gardeners can cultivate Crocus sativus, ...

As mid-November passes, the last purple drifts of saffron crocus ( Crocus sativus ) fade in the garden. But if you plant now, its cheerful color and habit will grace your garden next fall from ...

Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...

One hundred fifty tonnes of certified saffron are grown worldwide, most of it in Iran. They’re harvesting it now, in the fields of Khorasan and Fars in the northeast of the country. Here in the French ...

Crocus sativus has begun blooming at the Hongtai Vegetable and Fruit Cooperative located in Jiading New Town. The plant is best known for producing saffron, a type of spice made from filaments that ...

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If you're looking for a quick 30-minute meal, you will have to look elsewhere. This Chicken Tahchin recipe may be time-consuming, but it is a very special dish often made for parties and notable ...