Saffron comes from Crocus sativus, the saffron crocus. Each flower produces just three red stigmas, all picked by hand in autumn. After harvesting, the threads are gently dried, concentrating their colour, aroma, and flavour. #saffron #crocus #harvest #spices #nature | Portnoo Market Garden

Have you ever seen Saffron harvested this way before? | Shesrootedhomesaffron

When should you harvest your saffron? The moment you see a bloom—even if it hasn’t opened yet. Closed flowers protect the delicate threads from dirt, wind, and damage. Harvesting the whole flower while it’s still closed keeps your saffron fresher, cleaner, and easier to process indoors. Just pick → bring inside → open the bloom → remove the threads. | Shesrootedhomesaffron

Harvesting the Saffron spice from the Flower | Shesrootedhomesaffron