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Often called red gold, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world: A mere 2 grams of the highest quality costs nearly $60. With a floral aroma and fruity, earthy flavor, saffron is a ...

Crocus look fantastic grown in beds, lawns or containers. The spice saffron comes from an autumn flowering crocus. Most prefer a sunny spot.

Choosing the right containers is key to successfully growing saffron indoors. Pick pots that are a minimum of six inches deep ...

So just what makes this spice so expensive? Saffron is the red stigma of the Crocus sativus. Each crocus has three small stigmas that have to be picked carefully by hand. This minuscule harvest ...

Worth more than gold, most of the saffron you consume can trace its origins to Kashmir’s scenic city of Pampore, Destinations ...