Quantity: 1 g
Description: Black Oil Sunflowers are grown for seed or oil production. The large yellow flower adds beauty to any garden & attracts many beneficial insects including bees to the garden. Sunflowers are a great crop cover & improves soil quality.
Key Attributes: Used as ornamental flower, bird seed & oil production
Life Cycle: Annual
Soil Type: Moderately fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 - 7.5
Growing Conditions: Full sun & be careful not to overwater
Planting Depth: Plant at 1" - 2" deep
Days to Germination: Germinates in 8 - 10 days
Planting Distance: Space plants about 6" apart with rows set 12" apart
Days to Maturity: 100 - 120 days
Height when Mature: 60" - 84"
Harvest: To harvest seeds, allow flowers to dry on stalk until the back of the flower heads turns brown & then remove seeds. Alternatively, cut the flower head with 4" of stem when the outer seeds are mature. Hang the flower heads to dry & remove seeds once dried.
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 2 weeks
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SKU: SDS-BO100-21-X
TT$16.00Price
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