Quick saffron fact most people get wrong 👇 🌸 Saffron comes from a crocus flower—and each flower only gives three tiny red threads. That’s why saffron is so valuable. It takes thousands of flowers to make a pound, and every thread is picked by hand. The plant itself is surprisingly simple: • Grows in zones 4–10 • Needs well-drained soil • Too much water does more harm than good The flowers are purple, the threads are crimson, and the spice turns food golden. Here’s the part people don’t expect:
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Quick saffron fact most people get wrong 👇 🌸 Saffron comes from a crocus flower—and each flower only gives three tiny red threads. That’s why saffron is so valuable. It takes thousands of flowers to make a pound, and every thread is picked by hand. The plant itself is surprisingly simple: • Grows in zones 4–10 • Needs well-drained soil • Too much water does more harm than good The flowers are purple, the threads are crimson, and the spice turns food golden. Here’s the part people don’t expect:
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