WOAD BIRMINGHAM SEEDS (Isatis tinctoria)
Dye Colour: Pastel-Blue | 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 pastel-blue 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 and abundance of yellow flowers, followed by 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
💚 Approx. 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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