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julie1



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:26 pm    Post subject: Growing Woad Reply with quote
I was given some Woad seed this year. It is rather old so may not be all that viable. Does anybody have any growing tips, I would like to give it the best possible chance of success.
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sally



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If the seed is still black, its probably viable, tends to go grey when it goes off. Personally I just sling it into the garden and see what happens, it always damps off if I try it in pots. I would plant half now and half in the spring and see what happens. It likes a deep, fairly rich soil given the chance.
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hellomango



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I am fascinated at dyeing with Woad. I havne't tried it myself yet but really want to! I love the magic of how it changes colour in the air!


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