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Saffron: Can it Cure Cancer Scientists Are Convinced of Its Potency  Close-up photograph of saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) blossoms. These flowers, growing on the island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy, are ready for harvesting-November 2005. The bulbs can remain in the ground for four to five years. After that, they must be dug up and replaced with new bulbs, but planted in a different location. To produce a successful crop, saffron cannot be planted again in the same ground for 15 to 20 years. Consequently, considerable land is needed to cultivate this rare spice. Anna Tatti, Sardinia Back to the article Back to Index AI 14.2 (Summer 2006) AI Home | Search | Magazine Choice | Topics | AI Store | Contact us Other Web sites created by Azerbaijan International AZgallery.org | AZERI.org | HAJIBEYOV.com |
