Safflower Seeds ( False Saffron) - 100g

Grow your own natural “false saffron” with Safflower Seeds (100g) — a beautiful and beneficial flowering plant known for its vibrant orange-red blooms and valuable oil-rich seeds. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is widely grown in Pakistan for its medicinal, ornamental, and culinary uses. The petals are used as a natural food colorant, while the seeds yield healthy edible oil rich in unsaturated fats. Easy to cultivate and drought-tolerant, safflower thrives in warm, sunny climates and is perfect for home gardens and kitchen farms.

Benefits:

• Produces bright saffron-like flowers for natural coloring.

• Seeds contain heart-healthy oil rich in omega-6 fatty acids.

• Supports pollinators and adds color to your garden.

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance crop.

• Suitable for warm regions across Pakistan.

Growing Instructions (in Pakistan):

1. Soil Preparation:

Use well-draining sandy or loamy soil with moderate fertility. Avoid heavy clay.

2. Sowing Time:

Best sown in October to December in mild climates.

3. Sowing Method:

• Sow seeds directly in the soil about 1 inch deep.

• Maintain 6–8 inches spacing between plants.

4. Watering:

Water lightly after sowing, then only when soil is dry — safflower prefers dry conditions.

5. Sunlight:

Place in a full sun location (minimum 6 hours of sunlight daily).

6. Harvesting:

• Flowers can be harvested after 3–4 months.

• Seeds are ready when flower heads turn brown and dry.