ORGANIC WOAD SEEDS ~ Grown by the Irish Organic Seedsavers Association

Growing 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!

 Woad has been used for centuries to obtain a blue dye. An attractive plant with 1m high stems, long succulent leaves, which shine like stained glass, with inner blue; foamy clusters and brilliant yellow flowers.

Woad is a biannual plant and the leaves are used for dyeing in the first year. Once the flowers have formed in the second year, the leaves only obtain very little dye and the second year is used for seed collection.

Sow: In Spring, February to March

Harvest: Leaves first year July-September

There is a Woad Group on Facebook if you like to have support, how to and share your experiences, feel free to join :) The Woad Project | Facebook

Check out our blog too, there will be some instructions coming soon.

So, what do you get in a pack of Woad Seeds?

Over 100 seeds in a package

Grown to organic Standards in Ireland for conservation purposes

Grown in Scarriff, Co. Clare, Ireland - fully traceable

Open pollinated

Now available in different natural shades

Thick, cozy and completely natural socks made from 65% Wool and 35% Alpaca. perfect for everyday use and useful in spring and autumn as well as winter. These fluffy socks also make great bed companions! Our leg & Handwarmers pair up perfectly with this lovely sock, also available in long!

COMPOSITION
- 65% sheep wool 
- 35% alpaca wool

NOTE: There is a thin elastic thread in the cuff only,  to keep the sock up.

SIZING: The US sizes below are based on US WOMEN shoe sizes. Not sure yours is correct? Looking for US MEN sizes? Please use the correct link below to a good conversion chart:

Women's Shoe Size Conversion: US, UK, Europe Sizes

Men's Shoe Size Conversion Chart: US, UK, Europe Sizes

WASH
- These should be ideally hand washed (or machine washed on a delicate cycle at 30° with a gentle wool detergent)
- Do not tumble, dry clean, iron or bleach
- Hang to dry

CARE
Footwear could have a major influence on the lifetime of your socks. If the insides or insoles of your shoes are lumpy or worn, it can damage your socks more easily.

Wear your wool socks once every 2-3 days allowing wrinkles to smooth out and fibers to recover naturally. No need to wash after every wear.

Put cedar balls, lavender or other moths protecting material to your socks drawer to prevent them from early deterioration.

Take good care of your feet. It can prevent snags and tears on your socks.

SIZING
Available in sizes from 35 to 47 

*There are a few elastane strings on top to help socks stay in place. If you have any allergic reaction to any material or fiber, please let us know upfront before placing an order.

In addition, if you have any concerns regarding elastane and its environmental impact, please remove it when you believe your socks are no longer helpful and send/bring it back to us. We are working hard to find a bio-degradable alternative but in the meantime, repetitive use of elastane is the most sustainable option available. We will donate used elastane to the manufacturers of recycled polymer products.

We also recommend hand washing to prolong the life of your socks and the small amount of elastic used.

Cota Tinctora ~ In horticulture this plant is still widely referred to by its synonym Anthemis tinctoria.

NOTE: SEEDS AND PLANTS CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED WITHIN EUROPE

Cota tinctoria, Dyer’s Chamomile,  can be used for dyeing and eco printing. It is a beautiful aromatic plant and produces masses of golden yellow daisies with yellow centres from June through to September. Wonderful as drifts in borders.

Sow directly in March to April.
Will do well in most soils, but good drainage is essential. The optimum growing temperature is 21°C (70°F). Germination will usually take place within 4-7 days. 

Grown and harvested in Ireland
Germination rate 2024 - 88%
License number: IE010713

Dye colour: Yellow and green (with iron)

Colour fastness: Good

Can be used fresh or dried.

Cut as required 

Average seeds per package: 100

ORGANIC WELD SEEDS ~ Grown by the Irish Organic Seedsavers Association

Growing 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!

 Weld (Reseda Luteola) has been used for centuries to obtain a fast yellow dye. An attractive architectural plant with 1.5m high stems; a tall biennial, with lance-shaped, deep green leaves often with strongly wavy edges. Slender spikes of tiny yellow flowers are produced in summer. 

Weld is a biannual plant, and the entire plant is used in its second year. However, recent studies have shown, that most of the dye is situated in the flowers and leaves. However, the stem still has some yellow dye in it too, so I would always use the entire plant. 

Sow: In Spring, February to March, in a tray; seed is very fine. Germination can take up to 3 weeks.

Harvest: Leaves, flowers, entire plant in its second year

 So, what do you get in a pack of Weld Seeds?

Over 100 seeds in a package

Grown to organic Standards in Ireland for conservation purposes

Grown in Scarriff, Co. Clare, Ireland - fully traceable

Open pollinated

WASH