Safflower, Zanzibar (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, organic
$3.95 – $18.10
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Annual. 100 to 120 days to harvest
Native to the Mediterranean. Safflowers have highly colored yellow-red flowers that make an inexpensive substitute for saffron. The petals can be successfully infused in oil, producing a deep orange color. Plant prefers sun to part shade and poor, dryish soils. Large seeds are best direct-seeded after last frost. Harvest flowers once they open, or let mature to produce the oil-rich seed.
Packet contains 30 Seeds
10 g contains ~240 Seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Question
Tim Child –
Can these safflowers be planted in a circle around a Hopi Black Dye Sunflower or are the water and nutrient needs different?
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Richo Cech –
The water and nutrient needs are close enough, this could successfully be done.
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