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.
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam, laterite
Plage de pH : 5.5 - 7.5 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : 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 5.5-7.5. Good drainage is required.
Indigo grows best at 22-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
Indigo yields approximately 1,500 kg dried leaf/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (3).
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