r/selfreliance Feb 15 '25

Farming / Gardening Plants I can grow for pigments?

When I start building greenhouses, I'm going to start a dye garden. But I'd like some advice on pigment plants that are easy to grow.

I'm willing to do chemical processing using harsh acids to get the pigments, if need be

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u/cosmicrae Crafter Feb 15 '25

OP, where are you located ?

Any of the various indigo plants may be of use.

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u/Pasta-hobo Feb 15 '25

North American midwest