Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) — annual 80–100 cm, ornamental, saffron-substitute petals.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is the cheap alternative to real saffron. Annual, 80–100 cm tall, can also be sown as an ornamental medicinal plant. Sun- and warmth-loving, drought-tolerant.
Growing
Sow in March. Row spacing 30 cm, plant spacing 20 cm, sowing depth 3 cm.
Rice yellowing (instead of saffron), oil (CLA source), dried flower in bouquets.
Product details
Seed informationNem kezelt
Life cycleAnnual
Plant height (cm)80 cm
Szedés, betakarítás várható ideje/virágmagnál a virágzás idejeJúlius, Június
Row spacing (cm)30 cm
Plant spacing (cm)20 cm
Sowing timeMarch
Sowing depth (cm)3 cm
1 g magban lévő szem mennyiség20
Avg. germination time (days)15-18 nap
Optimal germination temp. (°C)10 °C