Safflower

Care snapshot

Oilseed crop suited to relatively dry conditions and well-drained soils. Establish it during the suitable cool-season window, avoid excessive irrigation, and monitor flower heads for caterpillars and leaves for fungal spots.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Crop details

Season

Rabi; timing depends on local suitability

Days to harvest

120–150 days

Main pests

Aphids, capsule fly, head caterpillars

Main diseases

Alternaria leaf spot, wilt, root rot, rust