Woad
Woad
- Latin Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Potential Plants ≈ 65
Traditionally grown as a dye plant in Europe, woad produces a brilliant deep blue colour after processing, and only lost popularity when Indigo imports arrived from the Far East. Woad is an architectural and interesting biennial with tall plumes of bright yellow flowers maturing into distinctive and unusual black seedpods. It’s also the plant that the ancient Celts dyed themselves blue with to chase away the Romans in battle (think the movie Braveheart….)!Â
All our seeds are certified organic and grown right here on the West Coast of BC.Â
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- For the Discerning Gardener:
Our small-batch, organic craft seeds are grown traditionally on a non-mechanized family farm. Processed by hand, they are of the highest quality.
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Customer Reviews
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Olivia L.
★★★★★
I’ve been spoiled by Fiona’s chard and can no longer eat grocery store bought chard. Metchosin farm is a magical seed bank with some of the most unique and carefully created/birthed vegetables and fruits. If you live in the PNW her seeds will be the best thing you ever grow in your garden.
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Megan E
★★★★★
My seeds arrived less than a week after ordering, and so far everything I’ve planted is sprouting beautifully. I have every confidence my family will be feasting like royalty from our garden this summer. Thank you metchosin farm!