50 Pieces Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds
50 Pieces Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds
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Enhance your garden with the striking beauty of our 50 Pieces Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds. This variety features deep red blooms that add a dramatic touch to any outdoor space. Ideal for gardeners seeking to introduce a splash of color beyond the traditional yellow sunflower.
Features:
- Growth Attributes: Reaches 60-72 inches in height with a branching, upright habit and an 8-inch bloom atop each stalk.
- Planting Depth: Sow 2-3 seeds ½ inch deep.
- Spacing: Space plants 10-12 inches apart.
- Days to Maturity: Flowers mature in 90-110 days.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for zones 2-10.
- Planting Instructions: Each packet contains 50 seeds with detailed guidelines for planting.
- Germination Tip: Soaking seeds in cool water for 12-24 hours before planting can expedite germination.
- Quality Assurance: Proudly non-GMO seed source.
These seeds are packaged with care to ensure they arrive ready to plant and thrive in your garden.
- Soil requirements: Heirloom sunflower seeds thrive in well-drained, loamy soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. They prefer soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Sunlight needs: These seeds require full sun, which means they need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Watering requirements: Sunflowers need moderate watering. Water them deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
- Planting season: The best time to plant heirloom sunflower seeds is in the spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil has warmed up to at least 50°F (10°C).
- Depth and spacing: Plant the seeds about 1 to 1.5 inches deep and space them 6 to 12 inches apart, depending on the variety. Rows should be spaced about 30 inches apart.
- Germination time: Heirloom sunflower seeds typically germinate within 7 to 10 days under optimal conditions.
- Maturity time: Sunflowers generally reach maturity in 70 to 100 days, depending on the variety.
- Harvesting time: The best time to harvest sunflower seeds is when the back of the flower head turns yellow and the seeds are plump and slightly loose. This usually occurs in late summer to early fall.
- Harvesting tips: To harvest, cut the flower head with about 12 inches of stem attached. Hang the heads upside down in a dry, well-ventilated area to allow them to fully dry. Once dry, rub the seeds from the head and store them in a cool, dry place.
