Name: Safflower (Finch)
Brand: GreenCover
SKU: WSBL030a
Price: 37.5 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Seeding Rate: 15 - 20 lbs/acre

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What really sets safflower apart from all other species is its exceptionally deep taproot which has been observed to reach depths of 8-10 ft in ideal conditions. This deep taproot can break hard pans, encouraging water and air movement into the soil profile, as well as scavenge nutrients from depths unavailable to most agronomic crops. Safflower is an excellent crop to grow in a cereal crop rotation to successfully break common root disease issues such as take-all and crown rot. Incredibly safflower is one of few crops that are resistant to all root lesion nematodes. A spring planted safflower will flower around mid to late July for 2-3 weeks which provides flowers highly desirable to pollinator species. Farmers growing safflower commonly experience low pest pressure and notice an increase in beneficial organisms such as spiders, ladybugs and lacewings. Safflower forage is not only highly palatable and nutritious in young growth stages but was proven to increase fertility in grazing ewes.

Basic Info
Maturity (Days)	Seeds/lb	C/N at Maturity	Growth Habit	Root Type/Depth	Cold Kill (F)	Dry Matter Potential(Tons/acre)
110 - 140	15000	High	Upright	Deep Taproot	24	1.5 - 3.5

Use and Characteristics
N Fix Potential	Lasting Residue	Palatability	Hay Harvest	Regrowth	Deep Compaction	Surface Compaction	Weed Suppression	Crimp Kill
	Excellent	Poor	Poor	Poor	Excellent	Good	Very Good	Easy

Planting
Plant Depth	Min Germ Temp(F)	Drilled Seed Rate (lbs/acre)	Broadcast Seed Rate (lb/acre)
1 - 1 1/2"	40	15 - 20	25 - 30

Tolerance
Heat	Drought	Shade	Wet Soil	Low Fertility	Low pH Soil	High pH Salinity	High pH Calcareous
Excellent	Very Good	Fair	Poor	Very Good	Good	Very Good	Very Good

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Safflower (Finch)