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WOAD 'BIRMINGHAM' plants

WOAD 'BIRMINGHAM' SEEDS ~ grown to organic standards

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WOAD BIRMINGHAM SEEDS (Isatis tinctoria)
Dye Colour: Blue-Green | Country of Collection: Ireland

Woad Birmingham is a unique and exciting variant of Woad, originating from Canada. Grown with care in Whitegate, Co. Clare, Ireland, it features beautiful crinkled leaves, waxy surfaces, and offers a rich blue-green dye when used in the first year. With its 1m high stems, succulent leaves, and brilliant yellow flowers in its second year. Woad is a charming addition to any garden, perfect for those interested in dyeing and eco printing.

Woad has been valued for centuries as a source of blue dye. In its first year, the leaves are harvested for dyeing; in the second year, the plant produces seeds and little to no dye.

Colour Fastness: Medium to Good, depending on dye methods.

Basic Growing Information
🌱 Sowing Period: Late February to March (in trays)
Germination Time: 7 – 21 days at 15-18°C (59-64°F)
🌿 Height: 1m (3ft)
☀️ Preferred Garden Location: Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

Additional Details
🌍 Country of Origin: Ireland
🔬 Germination Rate: 85%
🌱 License Number: IE010713
💚 Over 50 seeds per packet

Harvesting:

  • First Year: Harvest leaves from early June for dyeing
  • Second Year: Collect seeds only, as leaves no longer produce dye

NOTE: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe.

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