Angelo's comments on saffron cultivation closely follow Mathew's recommendations in his book, "Crocus". Mathew recommends planting deep and turning the bulbs every couple of years to distribute the offsets. I believe he recommends planting as deep as 8 inches. My Crocus cartwrightianus 'albus' has flowered very well for six to seven years. Planted in a wet spot with good sunlight. I harvest the threads and place in a dish and put on top of my cable TV box for a constant supply of heat and they seem to dry perfectly. I use them for making a Persian dish "fesijan". Angelo, what is the name of the saffron liquor produced in Italy? Arnold > >