Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a geophyte perennial plant from the family Iridaceae with underground soft corms. The stigmas of the saffron flower have been cultivated as a spice for at least 3,500 years. Conventional cultivation processes, such as planting, flower harvesting, and separation of the stigmas, are labor-intensive and time-consuming. The labor costs and low supply contribute to the high cost of saffron. Studies suggest that growing saffron hydroponically will lower production costs while at the same time increasing yields. Additionally, hydroponic growing systems have potential for sustainable production of saffron by providing pathogen-free stock corms.