{"product_id":"woad","title":"Woad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eIsatis tinctoria\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WOAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost for spring planting. Transplant starts 12” apart in moist, well drained soil. Direct sow outdoors in spring, 2-3” apart, and thin to 12”. Also possible to sow seeds in the fall and let over-winter in the soil. Plants will thrive in full sun or partial shade. If you let woad go to seed, it will volunteer in your garden for years to come. It is considered an invasive weed in the Western states, so please use care and cut seed heads before plants go to seed. Hardiness zones 5-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Ode to woad! Woad is a traditional dye plant used for over 2000 years in Europe that makes a beautiful blue dye. Only within the last century was woad replaced by indigo to create blue dyes. Woad plants grow 3’ tall and produce small yellow flowers in its second year. The flowers produce deep purple pods. It’s wise to harvest the entire plant before it goes to seed, as the plants are highly invasive in the western states. The blue dye is obtained from the leaves. Deer resistant, pollinator attractor, drought tolerant.  Cannot ship to Washington State as it is considered a noxious weed.  Tags: Color: Yellow, Size: Large, Specialty: Dye Plant, Season: Spring, Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally from Europe. Used by Celtic warriors to paint their bodies ceremonially blue before battle. The Celtic word for paint is “Brith” and “Brithon” which means “stained man”. Another species of Woad, Isatis indigotica, or Chinese Woad, is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for thousands of years. ##Idyllwild##Conventional##Seed grower since 2018####Idyllwild was born of our joyful curiosity and celebration of nature’s diverse gifts. Following nature’s model of open dispersal and dissemination, we share these seeds with you and invite you to play in the garden of abundance. We learn from nature and she has taught us to live and think in terms of “abundance” instead of “scarcity”. Diversity - in all forms, from genetic to creative expression - is the heart of resilience. We enjoy experimenting with myriads of flavors, colors, and textures and the world opens to us in infinite possibilities. As a result, we are nourished in body, mind, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40989446668330,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/woad-3.jpg?v=1707250692","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/woad","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}