Fredericksburg Texas - USA

Hot, dry summers:
Perfect for the dormant period of saffron bulbs (June–August)

Cool, dry autumn:
Optimal conditions for flowering (October–November)

Mild winters:
No extreme frosts – saffron is frost-resistant down to approximately -10°C, which is rarely exceeded.

Spring with moderate rainfall:
Promotes the growth of green saffron leaves after flowering

Calcareous, well-drained soil:
Typical of the Fredericksburg region – ideal for Crocus Sativus

Sufficient sunlight
Over 220 days of sunshine per year – important for flowering and post-harvest photosynthesis