Reseda

Wild Reseda

Name: Reseda Wild Reseda
SKU: F1425
Price: 3.4 EUR
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Ref : F1425 - Reseda lutea

Bag of 200 seeds

This tinctorial species has cream-colored flower spikes. The yellow dye is extracted from the flowers, leaves and seeds. It is a highly melliferous species.

This species is also known as "Gaude", "Herbe à jaunir" or "Mignonette jaunâtre".

It has been known since Antiquity as the yellow dye par excellence. In the 17th century, it seems to have been the main source of supply for this dye. Mixed with madder (red) and indigo (blue), it produces orange and green hues.

Reseda lutea is a species known for its medicinal properties. It is a diuretic, diaphoretic and vulnerary plant. Its leaves, eaten in salads, have a peppery flavor.

Culture
Features
Use

Sowing :

in the ground

Seeding advice :

Sow lightly, directly in place, in rows 15-20 cm apart. Temperature should be at least 10°C. Cover with a layer of fine soil, press down and water regularly. It can also be grown in pots.

Sowing period (outdoors) :

February, March, April, May

Harvest period :

May, June, July, August, September, October

Culture :

in the ground, in pot

Exhibition :

sunny

Soil type :

all floor types

Soil quality :

drained

Latin name :

Reseda lutea

Bag capacity :

200 seeds

Color :

Beige

Plant pruning :

From 30 to 70 cm

Usage :

Reseda lutea is a species known for its medicinal properties. It is a diuretic, diaphoretic and vulnerary plant. Its leaves, eaten in salads, have a peppery flavor.