Zanzibar (OG)

Product ID: 1809G

Flower Seeds > Carthamus (Safflower)


Bright orange-red blooms for arrangements.

Tufted, thistle-like flowers. Upright habit produces 5-8 blooms per stem. Flowers are easily air-dried for dried arrangements. Fresh vase life is 5-7 days. Petals are edible and are sometimes used as a substitute for saffron. Also known as Safflower. Organically grown. Ht. 24-36". Avg. 700 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.

Plant Cycle:   (A)   Days to Maturity or Bloom:   75-80

Edible   Good for cut flowers and bouquets   Good for drying and crafts   Organic Seeds and Supplies  

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Product Price Quantity
1809GPacket  $3.45 
1809G250 Seeds  $6.40 
1809G500 Seeds  $11.25 
1809G1,000 Seeds  $19.70 
1809G5,000 Seeds  $82.70 
1809G25,000 Seeds  $355.25 


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Carthamus

GERMINATION: 10-14 days at 68-72°F (20-22.2°C).
CULTURE: Outdoors (recommended) - Sow after last frost date, covering seed lightly. Indoors - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost date, directly into cell packs or larger containers. Cover seed lightly. Harden off and transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
GROWING ON: Seed germinated in the greenhouse should be grown at 65°F (18°C).
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun in average well-drained soil. Southern growers - provide approximately 30% shade or some afternoon shade.
SPACING: 6-9" apart.
USE: Fresh or dried cut flower.
HARVEST: Fresh - When flowers have begun to open. Harvesting when color is not showing will result in flower buds not opening. Dried - Flowers are completely open; air dry.

Edible

Edible

Variety's Flowers may be consumed.

Good for cut flowers and bouquets

Good for cut flowers and bouquets

Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays.

Good for drying and crafts

Good for drying and crafts

Variety is excellent for creating dried Flowers.

Organic Seeds and Supplies

Organic Seeds and Supplies

For seeds, OG means "organically grown" and signifies seeds harvested
from plants grown organically, without synthetic fertilizers or
pesticides and according to National Organic Program standards.
For supplies, OG signifies products that are approved for use in growing certified organic crops; supplies are listed by OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) when noted in the product description.