Madder seed
Madder is a perennial dye plant grown for the deep orange-to-red pigment in its roots. Madder can take a while to get established; most sources suggest having enough to harvest on a three year cycle.
I have had good luck starting madder indoors in the late winter, and transplanting into the garden after danger of frost has passed. Tender seedlings may need protection from rabbits. Mature madder leaves and stems have a rough, velcro-like texture.
Madder is a perennial dye plant grown for the deep orange-to-red pigment in its roots. Madder can take a while to get established; most sources suggest having enough to harvest on a three year cycle.
I have had good luck starting madder indoors in the late winter, and transplanting into the garden after danger of frost has passed. Tender seedlings may need protection from rabbits. Mature madder leaves and stems have a rough, velcro-like texture.
Madder is a perennial dye plant grown for the deep orange-to-red pigment in its roots. Madder can take a while to get established; most sources suggest having enough to harvest on a three year cycle.
I have had good luck starting madder indoors in the late winter, and transplanting into the garden after danger of frost has passed. Tender seedlings may need protection from rabbits. Mature madder leaves and stems have a rough, velcro-like texture.