Crocus sativus size 9/10 - BIO
Our organic saffron bulbs are certified with a European organic certificate. these Crocus sativus bulbs of size 9/10 are grown organically without the use of chemical pesticides or syntethic fertilizers. Go to the description of Crocus sativus size 9/10 - BIO
Organic Crocus sativus bulbs of size 9/10
The size 9/10 organic saffron bulbs have a circumference between 9 and 10 centimeters, with the diameter of the bulb between 2.86 and 3.18 centimeters.
Crocus sativus bio bulbs of this size normally already give at least 1 flower per bulb in the first year of planting, so that you can already enjoy your own organic saffron in the fall.
Organic certified bulbs
Our organic saffron bulbs are certified organic by Skal Biocontrole, an independent organization that supervises the entire organic chain in the Netherlands on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.
You can view and download our European organic certificate here: European organic certificate
The organic bulbs that we sell in our shop are grown completely organically, taking the environment and animal welfare into account as much as possible. For this organic cultivation we use organically certified sandy soils with a rich soil life and a high humus content. This ensures that you receive strong organic bulbs that have a high content of natural nutrients, which benefits the flowering and health of the saffron bulbs.
High quality organic bulbs
These organic Crocus sativus bulbs are qualified with class 1 by the Dutch Flower Bulb Inspection Service, the BKD.
On behalf of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), the BKD inspects the quality of all regular and organic flower bulbs grown and traded in the Netherlands for both quality defects and quarantine pathogens.
Bulb caliber | 9/10 |
Circumference of the corm | 9 - 10 cm |
Diameter of the corms | 2,86 - 3,189 cm |
Quality of the corms | Class 1, NL-BIO-01 |
Planting time | From mid-August to late September |
Flowering time | From mid-October til late November |
Number of flowers in the first year | 100 to 150 flowers per 100 corms |
Produces saffron for consumption: | Yes |
Suitable for naturalization in garden: | No |