Chocolate Sunflower Seeds
Chocolate Sunflower Seeds
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Use these Chocolate Cherry Sunflower Seeds to give your garden a striking pop of colour. Beautiful sunflowers with deep, rich burgundy-red petals encircling a dark chocolate core are grown from these heirloom flower seeds. These sunflowers make a superb cut flower and will definitely stand out in any arrangement, whether they are used as a dramatic backdrop in your outdoor space or as garden borders.
About Our Seeds:
- Non-GMO and Heirloom: Guaranteed to grow into vibrant, genetically pure plants that preserve their heirloom qualities.
- Untreated: Our seeds are free from any chemicals, ensuring a safe and natural growth process.
- Quality Assurance: Each batch of seeds is regularly tested to ensure high germination rates and superior plant health.
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: Seeds are packaged in eco-friendly, resealable packets made from recycled materials, printed with vegetable-based inks.
Growing Instructions Included: Each packet comes with detailed planting instructions, making it easy for gardeners of all skill levels to grow these spectacular sunflowers.
Planting Tips:
- Location: Choose a location that receives full sun to promote the best flower development.
- Soil: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil to support their tall growth.
- Watering: Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
- Spacing: Space seeds about 6 inches apart to give each plant enough room to mature.
Cultivate our Chocolate Cherry Sunflower Seeds to bring a touch of drama and beauty to your garden, and enjoy the lush, vibrant blooms that these sunflowers provide.
- Soil requirements: Chocolate sunflower seeds prefer well-drained, loamy soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. The soil should be rich in organic matter to support healthy growth.
- Sunlight needs: These seeds require full sun, which means they need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Watering requirements: Water the seeds regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering frequency once the plants are established, but ensure they receive about 1 inch of water per week.
- Planting season: The best time to plant chocolate sunflower seeds is in the spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil temperature is at least 50°F (10°C).
- Depth and spacing: Plant the seeds about 1 inch deep and space them 6-12 inches apart. If planting in rows, space the rows about 2-3 feet apart to allow for adequate air circulation.
- Germination time: Chocolate sunflower seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.
- Maturity time: These sunflowers usually reach maturity in about 70-100 days after planting.
- 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 is usually in late summer to early fall.
- Harvesting tips: Cut the flower heads with about 12-18 inches of stem attached. Hang them upside down in a dry, well-ventilated area to allow the seeds to dry completely. Once dry, rub the seeds off the flower head and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
