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Safflower Seeds - Corrales Azafran

Safflower Seeds - Corrales Azafran

$5.99

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  • An easy-to-grow and wonderful substitute for true saffron in cooking
  • Many culinary and cosmetic uses
  • As a member of the thistle family, does best with 8 to 12 daily hours of sunlight
  • May need support as plant grows larger
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Orange
Growth Habit Upright
Plant Height 30 to 36 inches
Bloom Season Summer
Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use Culinary, Dried Flowers, Erosion Control, Medicinal, Soil Improvement, Tea
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Safflower Seeds - Corrales Azafran

Carthamus tinctorius

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Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed

Safflower is an ancient and versatile crop, treasured for its many uses and rich history. Once a significant crop in Egypt, Greece, China, and Spain, it was later introduced to New Mexico. Highly adaptable, safflower serves as a saffron substitute, with its flowers used as a coloring spice, dried for tea, or processed into a deep orangish-red dye. The young plants provide tasty leafy greens, while the seeds can be pressed for oil. Additionally, its deep taproots make it an excellent natural soil breaker.

Planting Safflower Seeds - Corrales Azafran

Planting Season Spring
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 6 to 12 inches
Plant Height 30 to 36 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Safflower Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft