Choose healthy saffron corms from a reliable source
Use a pot with drainage holes
Fill the pot with well-draining sandy or loamy soil
Plant the corms 3 to 4 inches deep
Keep the pointed end facing upward
Space the corms a few inches apart
Place the pot in full sun
Water lightly after planting
Avoid overwatering
Keep soil slightly dry during dormancy
Maintain cool temperatures if possible
Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer
Remove weeds from the pot
Watch for flowers in the fall
Harvest the red stigmas carefully from each flower
Dry the stigmas in a clean, dry place
Replant or divide corms every few years