Industrial & Crops· Indigofera tinctoria
Tropical leguminous shrub historically the primary source of blue dye. Experiencing a revival as demand for natural dyes grows in sustainable fashion and artisan textile markets.
Indigo suele estar listo para la cosecha unos 120 días después de la siembra.
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, laterite
Rango de pH: 6 - 7 (óptimo: 6.5)
Drenaje: good
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Harvest leaves just before flowering when indican content is highest; cut plants 15-20 cm above ground for regrowth.
As a legume, indigo fixes nitrogen and improves soil fertility — excellent in crop rotation with nitrogen-demanding crops.
Dye extraction requires fermentation: soak fresh leaves in water for 12-24 hours, then aerate the liquid to oxidize and precipitate the indigotin pigment.
Indigo typically takes 120 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is spring, monsoon.
Indigo grows best in sandy loam, loam, laterite soil with a pH of 6-7. Good drainage is required.
Indigo grows best at 22-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
Indigo thrives with full sun light and moderate watering.
Conceptos agrícolas esenciales, explicados con claridad.
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