Heirloom Sunflower Seeds
Heirloom Sunflower Seeds
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This Heirloom Sunflower seed offers gardeners the chance to cultivate a vibrant field of towering sunflowers. These seeds are specifically bred for their robust growth, capable of reaching impressive heights, which adds a striking visual impact to any garden setting.
Features:
- Product Type: Flower
- Usage: Outdoor
- Attributes: GMO-Free, Heirloom
- Colors: Grey, Yellow
- Key Feature: Drought Tolerant
- Bloom Time: Spring to Summer
- Weight: 0.01 Pounds
- Sunlight Needed: Full Sun
- Package Quantity: 1 Pack
Additional Features:
- Seed Type: Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower (Helianthus annuus).
- Quantity: 50 seeds per packet.
- Growth Characteristics: Can reach 9-12 feet in height, featuring large yellow petals.
- Seed Quality: Heirloom & Non-GMO, ideal for this and the next growing season. Fresh seeds guaranteed.
- Planting Instructions: Packet includes detailed instructions for planting. Seeds should be sown ½ inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Germination Period: Expect mature sunflowers in 90-110 days.
- Support: Axel’s Garden Seeds is committed to providing assistance for optimal plant growth.
- Soil requirements: Heirloom 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 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 off the head and store them in a cool, dry place. Use gloves to protect your hands from the rough texture of the sunflower heads.
