{"title":"SEEDS ~ Grow your own Dye Plants","description":"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing dye plants gives you a feeling of connection to nature, that is unique and I am delighted that you are thinking of taking that step. There can never be enough growers on our Earth and I do believe that growing your own colour adds yet another dimension to gardening and the plant world as a whole. If you can keep it organic, do, the colours are richer and the flora and fauna will thank you for it, as do we. Enjoy!\u003c\/em\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"irish-woad-seeds-br-isatis-tinctoria","title":"Irish Woad Seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e ISATIS TINCTORIA","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eIRISH WOAD SEEDS – Isatis tinctoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e(Traditional Indigo Dye Plant)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eDye Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue | \u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eProduced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eIrish Woad (Isatis tinctoria) is a historic European indigo plant, cultivated for centuries as a source of blue dye. 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Leaves no longer produce dye at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e📦 Additional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eGrown to organic standards in Ireland for conservation purposes\u003cbr data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003eGermination rate: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003e100+ seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003eIrish seed licence: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eIE010713\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003ePlease note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003ewithin Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1418\"\u003eJoin \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\" href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to share your experiences, join courses and get support from fellow growers and dyers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39284572454966,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Woad_Tewksbury_seeds.jpg?v=1765978887"},{"product_id":"tickseed-seeds-br-coreopsis-tinctoria","title":"Tickseed Seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e COREOPSIS TINCTORIA","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"117\" data-start=\"65\"\u003eCOREOPSIS SEEDS (Coreopsis tinctoria \/ Tickseed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"117\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDye Colour: Bronze Orange to Yellow | Country of Collection: Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eCoreopsis produces an abundance of showy bi-coloured yellow and red blooms that illuminate the garden from summer through autumn. 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Harvest flowers for eco-printing or the whole plant for dyeing. Can be used fresh or dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"974\"\u003eJoin \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\" title=\"The Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to share your experiences and get support from fellow growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39877555060790,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Coreopsis_Seeds.jpg?v=1765983288"},{"product_id":"dyers-chamomile-seeds-br-cota-tinctoria","title":"Dyer's Chamomile Seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e COTA TINCTORIA","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003eDYER’S CHAMOMILE SEEDS – Cota tinctoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e(Anthemis tinctoria)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003eDye Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow, Green (with iron) |\u003cstrong data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003eProduced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2271\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eCota tinctoria, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"2007\"\u003eDyer’s Chamomile\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a classic natural dye plant producing abundant golden-yellow daisy flowers from June through September. 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For best colour yield, harvest at peak flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e📦 Additional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003eOpen-pollinated \u0026amp; organically grown in Ireland\u003cbr data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3425\"\u003eGermination:\u003cstrong\u003e 62% \u003c\/strong\u003e                                                                                                                   Approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003e100+ seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eIrish seed licence: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003eIE010713\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003ePlease note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003ewithin Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e🌿 Join the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\" href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003eNatural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to share experiences, learn traditional and contemporary dye techniques, and connect with a wider community of growers and makers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44104785822000,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Weld_Seed_nobg_jpg.png?v=1765982092"},{"product_id":"marigold-seeds-br-calendula-officinalis","title":"Marigold seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e CALENDULA OFFICINALIS","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eCALENDULA SEEDS – Calendula officinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e(Pot Marigold)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eDye Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow to Orange | \u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eProduced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eCalendula officinalis, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003ePot Marigold\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a generous and easy-to-grow dye plant producing abundant yellow and orange flowers over a long flowering season. 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Reaching up to 80 cm in height, it fits well into both dedicated dye gardens and mixed planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eColour fastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor to Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e🌱 Basic Growing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eSowing period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eMarch to April or August to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eGermination time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003e14–21 days at 18–20 °C (65–70 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eUp to 80 cm (31 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003ePreferred location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003eFull sun with moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e✂️ Harvesting for Dye \u0026amp; Printing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eHarvest flower heads regularly throughout the season to encourage continued blooming. Petals may be used \u003cstrong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003efresh or dried\u003c\/strong\u003e for dyeing and eco printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003e📦 Additional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003eOpen-pollinated \u0026amp; organically grown in Ireland\u003cbr data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eGermination rate: \u003cstrong\u003e61\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3171\"\u003e%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e25 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eIrish seed licence: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003eIE010713\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003ePlease note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003ewithin Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eJoin \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\" title=\"The Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to share your experiences and get support from fellow growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44131848159536,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Calendula_Seeds.jpg?v=1765982327"},{"product_id":"tewksbury-woad-seeds-br-isatis-tinctoria","title":"Tewksbury Woad Seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e ISATIS TINCTORIA","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eWOAD ‘TEWKESBURY’ SEEDS – Isatis tinctoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e(Traditional Indigo Dye Plant)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eDye Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong Blue\u003cbr data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eProduced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eWoad ‘Tewkesbury’ is a renowned variety of Isatis tinctoria, long valued for producing some of the strongest and most reliable blue dyes available from European-grown indigo plants. 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In its second year, the plant flowers and produces seed, and the leaves no longer yield usable dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003eWith stems reaching around 1 m in height and foamy clusters of bright yellow flowers in its second year, Woad is both a productive dye plant and an attractive structural feature in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003eColour fastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Good (depending on dye method)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003e🌱 Basic Growing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eSowing period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eLate February to early April (in trays)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eGermination time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003e7–21 days at 15–18 °C (59–64 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eUp to 1 m (3 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3271\"\u003ePreferred location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003eFull sun with well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003e✂️ Harvesting for Dye \u0026amp; Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eFirst year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eHarvest leaves from early June onwards for dyeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eSecond year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003eAllow plants to flower and collect seed. Leaves no longer produce dye at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003e📦 Additional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eGrown to organic standards (not yet certified)\u003cbr data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eGermination rate: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3627\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003e50+ seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003eIrish seed licence: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eIE010713\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003ePlease note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003ewithin Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eJoin \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\" href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to share your experiences, join courses and get support from fellow growers and dyers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47814270255440,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Woad_Tewksbury_seeds.jpg?v=1765978887"},{"product_id":"birmingham-woad-seeds-br-isatis-tinctoria","title":"Birmingham Woad Seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e ISATIS TINCTORIA","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003eWOAD ‘BIRMINGHAM’ SEEDS – Isatis tinctoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2210\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003e(Pastel Blue Indigo Variety)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003eDye Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastel Blue | \u003cstrong data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003eProduced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2568\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003eWoad ‘Birmingham’ is a distinctive variant of Isatis tinctoria, originally developed in Canada and now grown and selected in Ireland. Recognised for its crinkled, waxy foliage and reliable first-year performance, this variety produces soft, refined pastel-blue dye when harvested at the right stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2570\"\u003eIn its second year, plants develop tall stems reaching around 1 m in height, followed by foamy clusters of bright yellow flowers and seed production. 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Leaves no longer produce dye at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3468\" data-start=\"3465\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3495\" data-start=\"3470\"\u003e📦 Additional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3610\" data-start=\"3497\"\u003eGrown in Ireland\u003cbr data-end=\"3516\" data-start=\"3513\"\u003eGermination rate: \u003cstrong\u003e56%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3544\" data-start=\"3541\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-end=\"3575\" data-start=\"3552\"\u003e50 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3578\" data-start=\"3575\"\u003eIrish seed licence: \u003cstrong data-end=\"3610\" data-start=\"3598\"\u003eIE010713\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3680\" data-start=\"3612\"\u003ePlease note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped \u003cstrong data-end=\"3679\" data-start=\"3662\"\u003ewithin Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1569\" data-start=\"1462\"\u003eJoin \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\" title=\"The Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to share your experiences and get support from fellow growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47814310625616,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Woad_Birmingham_seeds.jpg?v=1765976495"},{"product_id":"african-marigold-seeds-br-tagetes-erecta","title":"African Marigold Seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e TAGETES ERECTA","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eAFRICAN MARIGOLD SEEDS – Tagetes erecta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e(Traditional Yellow \u0026amp; Orange Dye Plant)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eDye Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow \u0026amp; Orange | \u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eProduced in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eTagetes erecta, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eAfrican Marigold\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a highly productive dye plant producing abundant double flowers in rich shades of yellow and orange. 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Flowers can be used \u003cstrong data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"819\"\u003efresh or dried\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a flexible and accessible dye plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"887\"\u003eDye Fastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor to Medium (best on protein fibres, with alum mordant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e🌱 Basic Growing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eSowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003eIndoor sowing mid-March to late April\u003cbr data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors from mid-May, once frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–21 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm (24–36 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003ePreferred location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eFull sun; light, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003e🌼 Additional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003eOpen-pollinated \u0026amp; organically grown in Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eGermination rate: \u003cstrong\u003e86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1423\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1423\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eIrish seed licence: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003eIE010713\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e75 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1536\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds and plants can only be shipped \u003cstrong data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003ewithin Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003e🌿 \u003cem data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003eJoin the\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003eNatural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003eto share growing experiences, explore dye techniques, and connect with fellow growers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52457742139728,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/CosmosSeeds.jpg?v=1765989338"},{"product_id":"japanese-indigo-seeds-br-persicaria-tinctoria","title":"Japanese Indigo Seeds \u003cbr \/ \u003e PERSICARIA TINCTORIA","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"302\"\u003ePERSICARIA TINCTORIA SEEDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e(Persicaria tinctoria \/ Japanese Indigo)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eDye Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue (Indigo) | \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eProduced in Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"741\"\u003ePersicaria tinctoria, commonly known as Japanese Indigo, is a fast-growing annual prized by natural dyers for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"544\"\u003ehigh indigo content\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"586\"\u003ereliability in temperate climates\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its vibrant green leaves are the source of rich blue indigo pigment, suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"740\"\u003efresh-leaf dyeing, pigment extraction, and traditional Sukumo vats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eA cornerstone plant for natural dye gardens, Persicaria produces clear, vibrant blues when grown well and harvested at the right moment. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"910\"\u003every frost sensitive\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be protected with horticultural fleece if late frosts occur after planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eDye Fastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (with proper indigo processes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e🌱 Basic Growing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eSowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eIndoor sowing mid-March to mid-April\u003cbr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors from mid-May, once frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm (24–36 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003ePreferred location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eFull sun to light shade; fertile, consistently moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eClimate note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eFrost and wind sensitive — sheltered planting improves growth and pigment yield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e✂️ Harvesting Persicaria tinctoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eHarvest leaves when plants reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e2–4 times during the growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing fresh regrowth between cuts. 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It was also the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eearliest flowering variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eoutdoor seed saving in Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e in most years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e(See the final product image for trial results — this variety is shown as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eSample No. 5\u003c\/strong\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e📦 Additional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eOpen-pollinated \u0026amp; organically grown in Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eGermination rate: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eIrish seed licence: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eIE010713\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e25 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds and plants can only be shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003ewithin Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e🌿 \u003cem data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eJoin the\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\" title=\"Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eNatural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eto share growing experiences, learn indigo techniques, and connect with fellow growers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52457789718864,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/PersicariaSeeds.jpg?v=1765989067"}],"url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/collections\/seeds-grow-your-own-dye-plants\/sunlight_full-sun+life-cycle_biennial+harvested-parts_whole-plant.oembed","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}