Safflower Seeds (False Saffron) (SUMMER) – 100 g

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an upright, branching annual valued for its colourful flower heads and oil-rich seeds. Its flowers may range from yellow and orange to deeper reddish tones as they mature.

It is suitable for home gardens, field-style planting, educational gardens and large containers.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Carthamus tinctorius

• Common names: Safflower, False Saffron

• Pack Size: 100 g

• Warm-season annual

• Yellow, orange to reddish flower heads

• Upright, branching growth

• Oil-rich seeds

• Traditionally used as a dye plant

• Full sun

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

• Suitable for garden beds and open-ground planting

• Can be grown in large containers

• Good choice for dry, sunny locations

• No trellis required

• SUMMER crop

Recommended Grow Bags

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Suitable for growing a small group of Safflower plants.

G-24F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch

Recommended where greater soil volume and root depth are desired.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

Use a loose, moderately fertile and well-draining growing medium.

Avoid heavy compact soil and continuous waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Sow seeds directly into prepared beds, pots or grow bags.

Sow approximately:

2–3 cm deep

Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Safflower develops a strong root system and generally performs best with minimal root disturbance, so direct sowing is preferred.

Germination

7–14 days

For best results:

• Sow in warm soil

• Maintain light, even moisture

• Provide good drainage

• Avoid overwatering

• Provide strong sunlight after emergence

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches between plants

to allow good branching and airflow.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun — preferably 6–8 hours or more of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Water regularly while young plants are establishing.

Once established, Safflower is relatively drought tolerant.

Allow the upper soil layer to dry between watering and avoid waterlogging.

Growth & Flowering

Safflower develops an upright, branching growth habit with flower heads forming at the ends of stems.

Flowers typically open in shades of yellow to orange and may deepen towards reddish tones as they mature.

The plant later produces seeds that are widely valued for their oil content.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before sowing.

Moderate feeding is sufficient.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which may encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowering and seed production.

Related Products

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• G-24F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal