Truly unusual, indigo in mid-March. When I left on my travels in mid-January I noticed that, for the first time my Japanese Indigo had sprouted on its own. In January. I figured it would freeze back, but come mid-February it had grown well and was holding it own. I left the country again thinking our late February or early March freezes would put it in its place.
Well, I am home now, my husband did defend the plants thru one deep freeze (serious husband points) and the indigo is thriving, even blooming. Normally this time of year I would be turning the soil, enriching it, placing the drip hose and eyeing the seeds figuring out when to start the seed packs.
So, now what do I do? Let it continue to grow till it hits a foot and harvest it? I am tempted to do a pigment extraction. I usually dry & hold. Suggestions are welcome.
This is truly a bonus crop from last year’s seeds left in place. We still have cricket season in the near future. If I do see cricket chomping I will harvest. In the meantime I will dig out my seeds and prep my seedlings to drop in between these early bonus plants.
debmcclintock 
Bonus, Deb. It doesn’t owe you anything so you can freely play with a clear conscience.
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Bonus, how cool. I am going to try growing my own here in the SW/Oak Hill area this year. a watercolor artist who is wanting to find more ways to experiment in color, love following your blog!
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Hi Deb-Looks like your indigo has adjusted to your environment – I’m hoping to get mine started next week.How did your trip go? I’m looking forward to hearing all about it this summer.-John
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