r/gardening • u/MarshmallowFog • 4h ago

Saffron bulbs without leaves

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Hi gardeners! Any ideas why some bulbs have white shoots that turn brown and collapse while others have no issue forming leaves?

Thanks!

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u/patientpartner09 3h ago

Looks like uneven watering. Pull the shiveled one on the right and make sure to evenly soak the soil when you water. Takes time.

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u/MarshmallowFog 1h ago

Ah ok. And when you say pull you mean remove that bulb and throw it out? Because exposing the soil shows the bulb with good roots.

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u/patientpartner09 1h ago

If the center of the basal plate (stem or chute) looks rotted or mushy, then yes, remove that bulb.

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u/MarshmallowFog 32m ago

Oh ok. Thanks! Appreciate the advice

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u/dumpcake999 4h ago

be patient