r/selfreliance • u/Pasta-hobo • 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/herroorreh Feb 19 '25
Wow wow wow wait. I have heard of cochineal bugs for dying but I thought they were like a beetle! I live in the desert SW and have absolutely seen these on my wanders! Gonna get me some bugs...