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Carthamus tinctorius

70 - 80Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Zanzibar Carthamus Seed

Item #HSC-CRT-001-PKT

Sturdy, versatile safflower for cutting.

Straight, sturdy stems carry branching clusters of tufted, thistle-like flowers in fiery orange and gold. Deep green leaves and crisp, sculptural buds give mixed bouquets shape, and the stems hold well in the cooler and air-dry easily.

Almost free of thorns, so it is easy to handle. Lovely with sunflowers. Its edible petals have long served as a stand-in for saffron. Also called safflower.

Ready to cut about 70–80 days from sowing, on plants 18–24" tall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 100 seeds
Average 700 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 18–24"

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Carthamus tinctorius
Days To Maturity: 70 - 80 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Sow after frost

Cover lightly.

6–9" apart

Afternoon shade in the South.

Cut showing color

Not before.

Air-dry

Fully open stems.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 10–14 days, held at 68–72°F (20–22°C); seedlings grow best around 65°F (18°C) after that.

Direct sowing

Recommended. Sow after frost and cover lightly.

Starting indoors

Sow in 50-cell trays 4–5 weeks before planting out; harden off and set out after frost.

Plant spacing

6–9".

Soil

Average, well-drained soil.

Light

Full sun; in the South, give about 30% shade or some afternoon shade.

Harvest

Fresh: cut once flowers start to open and show color; stems cut earlier won't open in storage. Dried: cut fully open and air-dry.

Uses

Fresh or dried cut flowers.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Plant height

18–24".

Scientific name

Carthamus tinctorius

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 700 on average.

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