Carthamus tinctorius## HOW TO GROW SAFFLOWER Start seeds 8-10 weeks before last frost date, or sow directly outdoors when threat of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4” deep, and keep seeds moist until germination. Plants prefer full sun, and will thrive in hot, dry conditions in well drained soils. Planting Depth 1/4"Soil Temp. Germ. 60-70Days to Germ. 7-14Plant Spacing 6-10”Row Spacing 12”Days To Maturity 120-150Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil ##This mix of blazing orange, golden, and yellow blooms are a beautiful multi-use plant for the garden. Not only is it a gorgeous ornamental flower and pollinator attractor, but it’s a valuable dye plant and also a lesser known substitute to saffron. Plants are stiff and almost prickly, and help keep some animals out of the garden when used along garden borders without fences. Tags: Color: Orange, Season: Summer.Safflower originated in the Middle East and was used for thousands of years as a dye plant before its common use now as a cooking oil and key ingredient in skin and hair products. Textiles and clothing dyed with safflower was discovered on mummies from ancient Egypt. ##Saltwater Seeds##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2021##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Saltwater_Seeds.jpg?v=1639377886##We are focused on growing open-pollinated seeds adapted for the Maritime Northwest. We are inspired by the endless combinations of colors, textures, flavors, and shapes of the plants we work with.As a small, diversified business, we are committed to contributing to our small-scale agricultural economy by finding, selecting, and stewarding varieties that are productive, delicious, beautiful, and well adapted to our climate.
