Safflower

Direct sow: April–May
Flowering period: July - August
Organic
Contents small packs   :  3 grams (for min. 3 m2)
Number of seeds per gram   :  25 seeds
Planting distance   :  35x35 cm
Situation   :  sun
Plant height   :  80-100 cm
Annual or perennial   :    annual

The annual safflower has traditionally been cultivated as an oil and dye plant. The safflower oil is extracted from the seeds. Thistle-like plant with slightly spiky leaves and flowers that change color from yellow via orange to red. Nowadays known as a cut and dried flower. Birds and mice love the seeds.

Sow: April–May indoors, not transplantable

3 grams of organic safflower seeds, approximately 25 seeds per gram.

• Sow in place in April–May at 35 × 35 cm in the sun; do not transplant.
• Flowers in July–August.
• Suitable as a cut and dried flower.

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