Natural Dye Seeds Planting Information

May 18

Written By Serena Gomez

Chamomile, *Matricaria recutita*

Sow directly in open ground when soil is warm. Do not cover. Needs light to germinate.
Hardiness Zone 3-9

Coreopsis, *Coreopsis tinctoria*

Scatter seeds directly on soil surface, after last frost and weather is warm. Needs light to germinate, enjoys full sun.
Hardiness Zone 4-9

Cosmos, *Cosmos sulphureus*

For early bloom, start indoors 4 weeks before last frost. To sow outdoors, plant in warm soil, cover to 1/4 inch deep. Water frequently and keep soil moist.
Hardiness Zone 2 -11

heirloom flax.png — Hopi Red Dye Amaranth, *Amaranthus cruentus*

Surface sow seeds directly in the garden after danger of frost, barely covering with soil. Requires full sun.
Hardiness Zone 5-12

Indigo, True, *Indigofera tinctoria*

Can start indoors, or plant directly in the ground after danger of frost has passed. Keep soil moist and warm, the seeds need warmth and sunlight to germinate. Can soak seeds overnight in warm water before planting.
Hardiness Zone 10-12, *Can be grown in 5-8 if started early indoors with heat mat, or in greenhouse*

Japanese Indigo Seeds — Japanese Indigo *Polygonum tinctorium*

Can start indoors, or plant directly in the ground after danger of frost has passed. Keep soil moist and warm, the seeds need warmth and sunlight to germinate.
Hardiness Zone 2 -11

Marigold, Assorted, *Targetes*

Sow in open ground well exposed after danger of frost has passed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Enjoys full sun.
Hardiness Zone 2 - 11

pokeweed — Poke Weed, *Phytolacca Americana*

Soak in warm water overnight before sowing. Plant 1/8 inch deep and keep moist.
Hardiness Zone 4-8
*This plant can be considered invasive in some areas, be mindful of where you choose to grow it.

Safflower, *Carthamus Tinctorius*

Sow 1/4 Inch deep, 6-10 inches apart.
Can be started indoors, or direct sowed after threat of frost has passed. Plant in full sun.
Hardiness Zone 3- 9

Stinging Nettle, *Urtica dioica*

Scatter seeds directly on soil surface, after last frost and weather is warm. Needs light to germinate, enjoys full sun.
Hardiness Zone 3 -10

Weld, *Reseda luteola*

Scatter seeds directly on soil surface, after last frost and weather is warm. Needs light to germinate, enjoys full sun.
Hardiness Zone 5 -9

Woad, *Isatis tinctoria*

Sow in open ground well exposed after danger of frost has passed. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil and keep moist. First years’ growth leaves are best for blue dye.
Hardiness Zone 4-8

1 (15).png — **Flax, Linum usitatissimum**

Direct sow seeds in early spring, 1/2 inch deep. Sow in rows distanced 6” or less apart and 1” between each plant. Germination in 14-21 days, prefers rich soil kept moist but not wet. Full sun.
Hardiness Zone 5-8

2 (15).png — **Cotton, Gossypium barbadense**

Sow seeds 1/2” deep in warm soil, keep moist. Can soak seeds overnight before planting. Full sun.
Hardiness Zone 8 - 11

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Serena Gomez