Could New Mexico farmers rake in profits growing the world's most expensive spice?

Could a red spice bring in green for New Mexico’s farmers? New Mexico State University is hoping to find out. Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is one of the crops the university’s ...
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Growing the world's most expensive spice in a pot is easier than you'd expect – here’s all you need to know to grow saffron in small spaces

Saffron is renowned for being one of the most expensive spices in the world. Despite its reputation, the plant is not difficult to grow at home, and you can even grow saffron in pots in smaller spaces ...
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How to Plant and Grow Saffron for Its Vibrant Flowers and Flavor

Saffron is a pricy spice harvested from a fall-flowering crocus. Learn how to grow it to harvest your own saffron. Saffron, which is known as the world's priciest spice, is harvested from the saffron ...
Marin Independent Journal

Saffron: How to grow the world’s priciest spice at home

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world — but did you know you can grow it right in your own backyard? With a little effort and patience, Marin home gardeners can cultivate Crocus sativus, ...
The Atlantic

Saffron: Growing a Coveted Spice

To try saffron rice pudding, click here for the recipe. Every fall at the Yale Farm we grow one of the world's most expensive crops. It's not the contraband you might think of when you imagine liberal ...
Chicago Tribune

Column: Intrigued by ‘world’s most expensive spice,’ woman launches plan to grow and harvest her own saffron

Caitlin Dalton’s planning and preparation began back in August for her ideal recipe that she wanted to make for her holiday work lunch carry-in last month. Dalton contacted me last fall to tell me ...
Capital Press

Where the most expensive spice in the world is grown

Fatma Turhan processes saffron flowers after harvest. SAFRANBOLU, Turkey — On autumn mornings between Oct. 15 and Nov. 15, workers arrive before dawn to painstakingly hand-pick the bright purple ...
Kennebec Journal

Saffron can be grown in Maine, but it can be labor intensive

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Houston Public Media

Americans Love Spices. So Why Don’t We Grow Them?

Nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves are probably ramping up in importance in your spice cabinet right about now — the classic flavors of the winter season. But while you might be shopping for local ...
Portland Press Herald

Saffron can be grown in Maine, but it can be labor intensive

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Americans Love Spices. So Why Don't We Grow Them?

Nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves are probably ramping up in importance in your spice cabinet right about now — the classic flavors of the winter season. But while you might be shopping for local ...