For folks residing in the USA, looking to purchase Indigo seed, here are the
current best options, direct links in each title. **Updated 21st January 2026**
The Dogwood Dyer
Liz "The Marvel" Spencer, offers Indigo seed in good quantity and of good quality at www.thedogwooddyer.com. Liz also shares her knowledge in the "Solid Foundation" a set of recorded classes, for new and seasoned dyers alike, the classes cover eco printing through Indigo dyeing, and to clarify,I am speaking from experience. This season Liz offers three varietals which include Chijimiba, Senbon & Maruba.
Image @thedogwooddyer
Grand Prismatic Seed
SEED TYPE: Persicaria Tinctoria ( White flowering)
OTHER: Hopi Black dye Sunflower, Madder, Coreopsis, Black Knight Scabious, Double Black hollyhocks, Sulphur Cosmos...
The list goes on and on and since initially gathering this list together their catalogue is one of the best Ive seen its super thoughtful ranging from dye, natives and food - love love love, vibrance and goodness. Once you get your growing groove on, and believe me you will, those nifty pheromones in the soil are super persuasive, you’ll be back for more and more
image: @grandprismaticseed
Indigo Pigment Extraction Method
Seed Type: Persicaria Tinctoria ( Japanese Indigo) Indigofera Tinctoria & Woad
The Facebook group “Indigo Pigment Extraction Method” created by Brittany Boles, hosts those who are pursuing Indigo from seed to vat dyeing. The community comprises of new, seasoned dyers and growers of various species of Indigo baring plants. A list of USA Indigo seed sellers is also available on this page. The community within, are amazing, and ring the entire globe. Join the conversation, there is virtually always someone available to answer questions and offer a virtual helping hand.
Graham Keegan
SEED TYPE: Persicaria Tinctoria (Japanese indigo) & Indigo Plant Adoption within the LA Area
OTHER: Madder ( Rubia Tinctorium) Weld ( Reseda Luteola) as seen above
Graham is a master dyer, produces incredible textile patterns and prints, offers courses, workshops, and shares sound information on Indigo vat building and other natural dye techniques.
image: @yesgraham
HAPPY GROWING
xxgeorge