Indigo Flower Seeds
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Indigofera tinctoria, commonly known as True Indigo, is a leguminous shrub traditionally cultivated for its natural blue dye. Indigo plants are also valued for soil enrichment (nitrogen-fixing), medicinal uses, and ornamental appeal.
✅ Key Features of Indigo Seeds
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Indigofera tinctoria |
| Common Names | Indigo, Neel (नील), Neeli (नीळी), Indian Indigo |
| Family | Fabaceae (legume family) |
| Plant Type | Shrub (up to 1–2 m tall) |
| Uses | Natural dye, green manure, medicinal plant, soil improvement |
| Life Cycle | Perennial in warm climates, annual in cooler regions |
🌱 How to Grow Indigo from Seeds
🔹 1. Seed Preparation
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Scarification recommended: gently rub seeds with sandpaper or soak in hot water (~60°C) for 10–15 minutes to improve germination
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Allow to cool and soak in regular water for 12–24 hours
🔹 2. Sowing
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Sowing Season | Early monsoon or late spring (Feb–July in India) |
| Spacing | 1–1.5 feet apart in rows |
| Depth | 1–1.5 cm deep |
| Germination Time | 7–15 days |
| Soil | Well-drained loamy or sandy soil; neutral to slightly alkaline pH |
| Sunlight | Full sun required (6–8 hrs/day) |
🔹 3. Care & Maintenance
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Moderate watering; avoid waterlogging
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No heavy fertilization needed (fixes nitrogen naturally)
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Weeding during early stages helps growth
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Grows well in organic or low-input farming systems
🌿 Harvesting Uses
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Leaves can be fermented to extract natural indigo dye
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Can be harvested multiple times/year in warm climates
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Also used as green manure to enrich soil
Indigo Flower Seeds
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