Indigo Flower Seeds
Product Description:
Buy Indigo Plant Seeds online from Native Indian Organics and grow this beautiful and beneficial medicinal herb right at home. Known for its vibrant indigo-blue flowers and traditional uses, the Indigo Flower Plant adds both beauty and purpose to your garden. Our Indigo Seeds are carefully selected for high germination and healthy plant growth, making them ideal for home gardens, herbal enthusiasts, and organic growers. 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.
Specifications of Indigo Seeds :
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Indigofera tinctoria |
| 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 Plant 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 with plant watering can ; 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
