The Secret of Safflower: Unlocking the Potential of this Underutilized!

Safflower is a versatile crop that is often overlooked and underutilized. In this video, we will uncover the many benefits of this nutritious and low-maintenance plant. From its uses in cooking and medicinal to its potential as a sustainable solution for farmers, safflower has much to offer. Join us as we dive into the secret world of safflower and discover why this plant deserves more attention. Whether you are a farmer, a health enthusiast, or simply looking for new ingredients to add to your kitchen, this video is for you. Don't miss out on the chance to learn about the hidden gem of the agricultural world. Watch now to unlock the potential of safflower!

[@perfectameyi-barrigah9351]

Hello Mr. Eric, I love your video and I must say it is very educative. I am an individual with a very high interest in oil seeds. I am a potential farmer and I would like take this opportunity to ask if you sell Safflower seeds for planting? What is the best variety of Safflower for oil production?
Secondly, do you also grow Canola seeds, if yes, are the seeds available for sales? Thank you.

[@ERICKKUMARI]

Safflower seeds are available, but they aren't certified. If you prefer, we can source them from local farmers; currently, the seeds are relatively pure as not many farmers are cultivating them. As for canola, it's not available yet. However, we're actively growing sesame and sunflower for oil extraction.

[@perfectameyi-barrigah9351]

@@ERICKKUMARI Thanks for the response, much appreciated. Please kindly provide me with your email address or your phone number so we communicate professionally. Thank you.

[@andreasschmidt2846]

Thank You for those impressions and information!

[@ERICKKUMARI]

You're welcome!

[@eronsodigie8457]

Nice work bro

[@ERICKKUMARI]

Thanks so much bro!

[@vishwanathgoudamalipatil8186]

I have spreaded safflower seeds with hand in soil on 19/11/2023 now germination started.. Can i transplant safflower ...

[@ERICKKUMARI]

I appreciate your positive intention. Safflower is typically sown directly into the soil, as transplanting poses a challenge due to its delicate root system. The success rate of transplantation is generally low, and it is advisable to directly sow the seeds for optimal results.

[@alasdairm86]

Is there a commercial factory market for this seed. Also what is seeding and yield per hectare for average season and good management plus average price per mt for harvest?
Thanks.

[@ERICKKUMARI]

Yes, it's, plant density acceptable is around 40 x40 cm, 40 x 30 cm , 40 x 25 cm , 40 x 20 cm depending the variety, Yield 15 bags of 65 kg per acre this is based on our experience from the last season, average price per bag is Tsh 100,000/=

[@alasdairm86]

@@ERICKKUMARI this is approx 1500 $usa per hectare which is excellent value for dry regions.

[@ERICKKUMARI]

@@alasdairm86 Currently, seeds are the major plant part used, for high quality edible oil, industrial oil, and bird seeds, but this Safflower in ancient time used for numerous uses, such as coloring foods , medicines, oleic acid and linoleic acid which makes nutritionally similar to Olive oil. Also the young leaves of safflower are eaten as vegetable and they're rich in Carotene, riboflavin, vitamins A and C , Iron , Phosphorus and Calcium.

[@alasdairm86]

@@ERICKKUMARI last reply. You are very expert. Most impressive. Have you ever tried the biggy which is saffron? Tanzania probably isnt set up for it and very few are but worth a thought.

[@ERICKKUMARI]

@@alasdairm86 Not yet, thank you for food for thoughts 🙏

[@roselinendegwa1039]

Do you have market for this plant ?

[@ERICKKUMARI]

We sell to our local market and the rest we consume as cooking oil.