Safflower Seeds ( False Saffron)

Safflower Seeds ( False Saffron)30 40 Seeds in the pack Safflower (False Saffron) Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius Common Names: Safflower, False Saffron, Family: Asteraceae Enhance your garden or farm with Safflower Seeds (False Saffron), a versatile and hardy plant known for its bright orange yellow flowers and oil rich seeds. Perfect for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes, these seeds are easy to grow in Pakistani climates. The plant is drought tolerant and attracts

30-40 Seeds in the pack

Safflower (False Saffron)

Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius

Common Names: Safflower, False Saffron, قرطم

Family: Asteraceae

Enhance your garden or farm with Safflower Seeds (False Saffron), a versatile and hardy plant known for its bright orange-yellow flowers and oil-rich seeds. Perfect for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes, these seeds are easy to grow in Pakistani climates. The plant is drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators, making it an excellent addition to home gardens, farms, and flower beds.

Benefits:

• Produces bright orange-yellow flowers for ornamental use.

• Seeds are rich in cooking oil and medicinal properties.

• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow.

• Attracts bees and other pollinators.

• Suitable for gardens, farms, and terrace gardening.

Growing Instructions (in Pakistan):

1. Seed Preparation:

   • Soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing for faster germination (optional).

2. Planting:

   • Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in well-draining soil.

   • Space rows 30–45 cm apart for healthy growth.

3. Location:

   • Plant in full sun for best flowering and seed production.

4. Watering:

   • Water moderately; avoid waterlogging.

   • The plant is drought-tolerant once established.

5. Care & Maintenance:

   • Fertilize lightly with organic or balanced fertilizer.

   • Remove weeds regularly to prevent competition.

6. Harvesting:

   • Flowers bloom in summer; seeds are ready for harvest when the seed heads dry and turn brown.