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GREENWEED DYERS (Genista tinctoria)

GREENWEED DYERS (Genista tinctoria)

(Genista tinctoria) A smaller bush than the common broom with bright yellow two lipped flowers from June-Aug. Famous as a yellow dye plant. Also medicinal. Habitat: rough pastures and roadsides. Height of 1 metre.

Product Part No: H15244

Pack size: 45 Seeds

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Price: £2.35
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When to Sow

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When to Sow Greenweed Dyers Seeds

Autumn

Where to Sow

Soak the seed in warm water for 24 hours before sowing, and place outside to expose to all weathers to break the seeds dormancy.

What to do Next

Prick off seedlings when large enough to handle into pots or trays, grow on. Harden off before planting out , spacing 30cm apart.

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