woad

How to Grow and Care for woad

woad · Isatis tinctoria
Also known as: ash of Jerusalem; common dyer's weed; dyer's weed; dyer's woad; Jerusalem ash

Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral or alkaline soil, in full sun; it tolerates poor infertile soils

Watering: Average moisture levels, drought tolerant once root system maturesSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing woad

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleAverage moisture levels, drought tolerant once root system matures
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingSingle spring application of slow-release general garden fertilizer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral or alkaline soil, in full sun; it tolerates poor infertile soils

How to Water woad?

Average moisture levels, drought tolerant once root system matures

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for woad?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for woad?

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What Soil Is Best for woad?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for woad?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize woad?

Single spring application of slow-release general garden fertilizer

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How to Prune woad?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate woad?

Propagate by seed, sown in autumn in a seed bed and transplanted in spring, or sown in spring in its intended planting place

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How to Transplant woad?

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How to Care for woad in Winter?

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How to Plant woad?

Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral or alkaline soil, in full sun; it tolerates poor infertile soils

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How to Repot woad?

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How to Harvest woad?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of woad

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More General Info About woad

Attributes of woad

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginC and Southern Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Isatis tinctoria
Genus
Isatis
Family
Brassicaceae
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