Corrales Azafran Safflower Seeds

Growing: Best direct seeded, but can be transplanted with care.

Transplanting: start 3-4 weeks before average last frost date. Sow seeds
1/2" deep and keep at 15-20° C. Transplant once plants have put on some
growth and before taproot is too long to handle. Space 2-3' apart in rows or
blocks.

Direct seeding: Sow 2-3 seeds 1/2" deep, 2-3' apart in rows or block, around the average last frost date. Thin to strongest plants.

Growing tips: Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Safflower does not tolerate wet, saturated conditions. Small plants tolerate light frost. Early growth is slow, so be patient. Keep area weeded and watch for slugs.

Dry growing (growing without watering or minimal watering): Safflower is native to hot, dry areas and its roots can penetrate up to 10' deep, ideal for dry growing. Started in mid-spring, when weather has warmed a bit and the soil still has lots of moisture allows safflower's roots to get well-established before the soil starts to dry out in summer. Watch for signs of wilting in the hottest part of the day. On our sandy soils, I have only seen safflower display water stress once: I had it growing in a greenhouse and forgot to open the doors during the height of the summer. When I realized what had happened and went inside, the temperature was 57° C. I opened the door, and the safflower recovered in half an hour.

By placing an order, customers agree to the shipping & refund policies detailed on this page.

Most orders are sent via Canada Post to keep costs low.

Shipping within Canada 

We ship seeds in Canada via Canada Post's regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-4 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally letter mail takes up to 6 weeks, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery and/or tracking.

Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.

Shipping to the US

UPDATE FEB 2, 2026: WE ARE TAKING A BREAK ON ACCEPTING US ORDERS DUE TO ISSUES WITH USPS

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Shipping Internationally

International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

International shipping countries include: Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. (List updated Aug 31, 2026)

This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts.

Refund Policy

Refunds: We stand behind our seeds, so if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please reach out to us via email and we will do our best to make it right. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable. 

Cancelled orders: If you wish to cancel an order after purchasing, we may refund your order minus card processing and admin fees at our discretion. We do not accept returns on seeds or plants.

Refused orders: We cannot issue a refund if you refuse to accept or do not claim an order we've mailed to you, or made available for local pickup. 

Incorrect addresses: Please double check your mailing address, and let us know ASAP if you've entered an incorrect address at checkout. We may need to charge for additional shipping fees to resend orders.

Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.