Evaluation location: Washington, United States
Safflower grown in a drip-irrigated field at our Central Ferry farm (image) which is in eastern Washington, United States along the Snake river, elevation about 200 meters. Planted on March , 2006, seeds were treated with a fungicide prior to planting. Two replications were direct seeded in a randomized design. Rows were 2.5 meters long and there was 0.5 meters between the two rows in each plot. Seeds were spaced approximately 10 centimeters apart within each row. Spines, Fresh flower color, and Dry flower color were recorded as percentages of the plot. Height and head diameter were recorded in centimeters.
Excel file with the 2006 Safflower data.
Picture of safflower at Central Ferry farm in the spring.