The saffron production cycle
December - march
Vegetative stage
Through the chill of winter and into early spring, saffron leaves stay green, quietly gathering sunlight. Underground, magic is happening—the plant grows secondary corms, the future producers of saffron. These baby corms form around the parent corm, which gives them life before bowing out.
April – June
Corm development
As days warm, the leaves wither and turn brown. The parent corm, having done its job, dies off. In its place? A cluster of healthy new corms, ready to take over. This is a crucial phase where next season’s success is built.
July – August
Dormancy
All goes quiet. The saffron fields may look lifeless, but don’t be fooled—the corms are simply resting. These beds are long-term investments, staying productive for 4–6 years and yielding more with each passing season.
August – September
Planting and sprouting
Our mission is to protect and preserve—so that future generations can continue to grow and enjoy the world’s most exquisite spice.
October
Flowering
This is the moment saffron lovers wait for. In early October, delicate purple flowers begin to bloom—each one appearing suddenly, often overnight. It’s a short, spectacular phase, lasting just a few weeks.
October
Harvesting stage
Flowers are picked at dawn to protect their fragile beauty. Each bloom holds three vivid red stigmas—the precious saffron threads. Every flower is carefully hand-harvested, one by one.
October – November
Drying stage
Stigmas are gently separated and dried to lock in their deep color, aroma, and flavor. This delicate step transforms fresh threads into the golden spice known around the world.