dyer’s woad seeds
Seeds harvested in the gardens of Guédelon.
In the Middle Ages, woad was a plant prized by dyers for the indigo present in its leaves.
Once extracted, it imparted a deep blue color to fabrics.
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product description
Woad is a biennial plant growing up to 1.5 m tall. In its first year, it produces a rosette of leaves; in its second year, small yellow flowers similar to those of rapeseed bloom.
Uses : Woad is a plant cultivated for its dyeing properties, but it is also edible. The rosette leaves can be cooked like spinach or eaten raw in salads.
Sowing : Broadcast from March to August, then self-sow. Woad can become invasive, so cut back before it goes to seed if necessary.
Seeds selected and harvested in collaboration with the P.A.R.C association
Net weight: 1 g (approx. 200 seeds)
