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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds

The Safflower impresses with its beautiful yellow-orange blossoms. From its seeds, the high-end thistle oil can be gained.
Contents: Approx. 25 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.

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SKU: CAR04

GTIN: 4251420520265

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The Safflower, also known as parrot-seed or false saffron, impresses with its beautiful yellow-orange blossoms. From its seeds, the premium safflower oil, which is rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid, can be gained.

Already the ancient Egyptians used the safflower to dye fabrics for their mummies. Its dried petals can be used as a saffron substitute for dying dishes.
Through its long taproot, it's sufficiently provided with nutrients and, therefore, quite carefree.
The safflower is a great plant for the nature and cottage garden.

Carthamus tinctorius seeds, content: Approx. 25 Safflower seeds

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Plant type:	Summer flower Wildflower
Flower colour:	Yellow Orange
Region of origin:	Asia
Special features:	Food for bees
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant Medicinal plant Dye plant Oil plant
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Lifecycle:	Annual
Winter hardiness zones:	9 (-7 bis -1 °C)
Flowering months:	July August
Eventual height:	30-150 cm

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Nutrient-rich Free-draining
Sowing depth:	1-3 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Annual wildflower. Pre-cultivation indoors from March or direct sowing outdoors from mid-April. Sowing depth 2-3cm. Planting distance: 40cm. Likes sunny, nutrient-rich locations.

Other names

Botanical name:	Carthamus tinctorius
German names:	Färberdistel, Saflor, Öldistel, Färbersaflor, Falscher Safran, Asfrole, Gartensfran, Bürstenkraut
French names:	Carthame, Chardon marie
Spanish names:	Cártamo, Falso azafrán
Italian names:	Cartamo, Zafferanone
Dutch names:	Saffloer

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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