False Indigo

false-indigo False Indigo Amorpha fruticosa## HOW TO GROW FALSE INDIGO Direct seed in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Scarify seeds or crush pods. Soak seeds in warm water overnight. Strain off the seeds from the pods and sow immediately. If no germination stratify at 40˚F for 30 days and repeat. Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Propagate by cuttings in the spring or summer. Also known as desert false indigo. Soil pH 6.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Perennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 2,980 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 3-5 years.Planting Depth 1/4”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-75˚F stratifyDays to Germ. 30-60 scarifyPlant Spacing 20”Row Spacing 40’Days To Maturity 2 yearsFull Sun, Wet Climate   ##False indigo is a thornless, nitrogen-fixing shrub that grows 10-20’ tall.  It is often planted in permaculture design systems. The crushed fruit is used as a condiment. Tags: Specialty: Wind Resistant, Certi