weld plant seeds Biennial Weld Seeds RESEDA LUTEOLA – AppleOak FibreWorks

weld plant seeds Biennial Weld Seeds RESEDA LUTEOLA – AppleOak FibreWorksBIENNIAL WELD SEEDS Reseda luteola (Traditional Yellow Dye Plant)Dye Colour: Yellow Produced in: Ireland Weld (Reseda luteola) has been used for centuries as one of the most reliable sources of clear, lightfast yellow. A tall, elegant biennial, it produces slender spikes of tiny yellow flowers on architectural stems reaching up to 1. 5 m in height. Long valued in traditional and contemporary natural dye practice, Weld remains a cornerstone plant for

BIENNIAL WELD SEEDS – Reseda luteola

(Traditional Yellow Dye Plant)
Dye Colour: Yellow | Produced in: Ireland

Weld (Reseda luteola) has been used for centuries as one of the most reliable sources of clear, lightfast yellow. A tall, elegant biennial, it produces slender spikes of tiny yellow flowers on architectural stems reaching up to 1.5 m in height.

Long valued in traditional and contemporary natural dye practice, Weld remains a cornerstone plant for dyers seeking consistent, high-quality colour from their own gardens.

Colour fastness: Excellent

🌱 Basic Growing Information

Life cycle
Biennial

Sowing
Mid March to Mid May

Germination time
Up to 3 weeks

Height
Up to 1.5 m

Preferred location
Full sun with well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Seeds are very fine and should be surface sown and lightly pressed into the compost.

✂️ Harvesting for Dye

Weld is typically harvested in its second year when in full flower. Although the whole plant contains dye, research and practice show that the highest pigment concentration is found in the leaves and flowers. For best colour yield, harvest at peak flowering.

📦 Additional Details

Open-pollinated & organically grown in Ireland
Germination: 62%                                                                                                                    Approx. 100+ seeds per packet
Irish seed licence: IE010713

Please note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe.

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