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Indigofera tinctoriaIndigofera tinctoria

True Indigo

In Stock: 0.494 lb (Total:0.494lb)

Indigofera tinctoria

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0.49 lb

Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

79%

Seeds per lb:

179,330

Quantity:

0.49 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832041

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil

Other: Germination should occur between 30-60 days.

Indigofera tinctoria, also known as True Indigo, is a historic plant that has been used for centuries as a source of natural dye. Although its native habitat is unknown, it has been naturalized to tropical and temperate regions of Asia and Africa. While synthetic dyes have become more popular in recent years, there is still a market for dye derived from I. tinctoria, which is marketed as a natural coloring. Not only is this plant useful for dyeing purposes, but it is also a great soil-improving groundcover. If you're interested in learning more about Indigofera tinctoria, check out http://plants.usda.gov for additional information. Bring a little bit of history into your garden with True Indigo!