{"product_id":"crocus-saffron-25-bulbs","title":"Crocus Bulbs, Saffron (25 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e). Talk about a cash crop! The dried stigmas and styles of this fall-blooming crocus are known as one of the most expensive spices by weight; now you can grow your own saffron in your garden. Saffron is revered for its distinctive flavor (described as both sweet and slightly bitter) and rich, heady aroma. It works well in both sweet desserts and strong-flavored savory dishes and is popular in many cuisines, from Spanish and Persian to Indian. Saffron has a remarkable history; it is said that Cleopatra liked her bath scented with saffron, and Buddhist monks used it to dye their robes a vivid yellow-orange color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: Only the red stigmas are edible. The leaves, flowers, and bulbs of this plant are poisonous if ingested. Do not take internally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOES NOT SHIP OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511642030366,"sku":"SAF101","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/crocus_saffron.jpg?v=1782402559","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.sbs\/products\/crocus-saffron-25-bulbs","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}