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Safflower Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a versatile, thistle-like annual plant known for its bright yellow, orange, and red flowers. It has been cultivated for centuries for its oil-rich seeds, vibrant dyes, and medicinal properties. Adaptable and drought-resistant, safflower is an excellent choice for arid regions and sustainable farming. Safflower is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant with multiple uses in agriculture, health, and home gardening. Its bright blooms, valuable seeds, and ability to thrive in poor soils make it an excellent addition to gardens and farms.
Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Carthamus
  • Species: Tinctorius
  • Plant Height/Width: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Difficulty: Easy
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When to start?

  • after the last frost

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Direct sow (recommended) - Sow after the danger of frost. Cover the seed lightly. Note: After germination, 65°F (18°C) is the ideal temperature for seedling development.
  • Start indoors: Sow into a 50-cell plug tray, or preferred seedling container, 4-5 weeks before planting out. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost.

How to keep happy?

  • Average well-drained soil.
    Safflower requires especially deep soil, developing a taproot that can extend 10' down into the earth.

Safflower

Alternate usage

You can use this as a saffron substitute! But take care harvesting. The plants are a little prickly.

Alternate usage

You can use this as a saffron substitute! But take care harvesting. The plants are a little prickly.
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Renowned for its versatility, this plant serves as a remarkable saffron alternative, earning it the moniker "poor man's saffron". Beyond its culinary prowess, its Dark Orange-Red hue makes it a stunning ornamental addition, cleverly doubling as a discreet garden barrier. With stiff, almost prickly foliage, it has long stood as a natural fencing solution, warding off unwanted garden intruders for centuries.

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