Here at Gamila at Beechworth we celebrate the incredible world of saffron, and everything that comes with it. We began growing our own saffron here in Beechworth, Victoria, in 2009, and it brings us great satisfaction to be one of the oldest continuous producers of saffron in mainland Australian. Since that time, we have found true joy in learning to cook with it for our dinner table and challenging ourselves to create unique artisan products for your kitchen table.

Saffron, the "Red Gold," is renowned for its unique flavour, vivid colour, and numerous health benefits. While saffron is traditionally associated with regions like India, and Iran, who produces 90% of the worlds saffron, Australian saffron has been gaining popularity due to its exceptional quality, sustainable cultivation practices and paddock to plate philosophy, which helps to guarantee that the saffron you buy is unadulterated, pure 100% saffron.

Growing your own saffron is a rewarding experience that allows you to connect with nature. It's a journey of cultivation, nurturing, and witnessing the transformation of delicate autumn flowering saffron into precious red stigmas.

Saffron grows in a wide variety of climates, it loves cold winters, hot summers, and lovely autumn days, so if this sounds like your place, then you too can grow the world’s most expensive, exotic, and versatile spice in your garden.

There's a unique sense of accomplishment that comes from harvesting your own saffron threads, whether it’s going out to the garden each morning to see if the little purple flowers have arrived yet or watching the bees dive headfirst into each exotically scented flower. As you collect each stigma, you'll feel a sense of pride knowing that you've produced this luxurious spice with your own hands, while also being completely confident that your saffron is free from any additives or adulterants.

If you are looking to use saffron for its numerous health benefits, then cultivating the crocus sativus corms yourself is the only way to ensure the age and quality of the saffron, and what chemicals have been used during its growth cycle.

While saffron is one of the world's most expensive spices, growing your own saffron is cost-effective in the long run, with crocus sativus corms costing less than $3 each. Once established, saffron bulbs produce year after year, offering you a continuous supply of saffron threads without the hefty price tag.

So, get started on your saffron journey today and purchase your own crocus sativus corms, delivered anywhere in Australia each January and February, ensuring you’ll be ready to harvest your own saffron this autumn.