{"product_id":"sunflower-skyscraper-organically-grown-seeds","title":"Sunflower, Skyscraper (Organically Grown Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eYou may have guessed by its name that this sunflower is one of the tallest that you can grow. As with all seed-producing sunflowers, the pollen-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators. This variety produces edible seeds! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically Grown\/ Open Pollinated\/ Non-GMO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-1\"\u003eGeneral Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-2\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-3\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-4\"\u003eGrowing Indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\" id=\"content1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatin Name: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Uses: \u003c\/b\u003eCulinary, Ornamental\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eZone Hardiness: \u003c\/b\u003eAnnual \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure: \u003c\/b\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: \u003c\/b\u003e12+'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlower Color: \u003c\/b\u003eYellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Source: \u003c\/b\u003eOrganically grown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 - 14 days at 21°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow sunflowers indoors 2 - 4 weeks before the average last frost date to get a head start on flowering. Sow 2-3 seeds direct to \u003c\/span\u003ea minimum 7.5 cm (3\") pot and use containers that are biodegradable and can be planted into the soil outdoors. Thin to strongest seedling when plants are 15 cm (6\") tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend applying a kelp supplement such as Sea Magic starting at the time of sowing, then weekly through the growing season. A transplant fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling starter can be alternated with the kelp on a bi-weekly basis once the second set of true leaves have emerged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\" id=\"content1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is easy to start sunflowers direct to the garden or large pots outdoors, but this does delay flowering by a few weeks compared to those started inside. However, direct-seeded sunflowers generally grow taller than those transplanted from pots (due to damage to roots when growing in starter containers).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\" id=\"content1\"\u003eIf direct seeding outdoors, waits until the soil has warmed in the first week of June. Sow in rows, planting small clusters of 5 seeds approximately every 15 cm (6\"). As the seedlings grow up, gradually thin them down to one strong plant spaced every 30 - 50 cm (12 - 20\"); do a first thinning when plants are about 30 cm (12\") tall, then a second when they get to 60 cm (24\") tall.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.25 cm (1\") deep. Cover lightly with soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing in Containers:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunflowers can be grown in extra-large planters but will be stunted in smaller ones. If growing in containers, feed sunflowers weekly with a higher nitrogen organic fertilizer such as Evolve Fish Grow, as they are heavy feeders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing in Mixed Planters: \u003c\/b\u003eNot suited for mixed planters, except for large landscape pots or raised beds. Be mindful that sunflowers are very domineering plants and develop large roots that will soak water and nutrients away from other plants in mixed containers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing (Garden): \u003c\/b\u003eSunflowers thrive\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon rich soil, so be sure to amend garden beds amply with quality compost ahead of planting. We recommend Sea Soil. If large plants and seed heads are desired, feed sunflower weekly with a liquid organic fertilizer such as Evolve Fish Grow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering (Garden): \u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly to establish. Once mature, w\u003c\/span\u003eater deeply, soaking the roots at least once per week (although excessive moisture can cause stem root, so champion sunflower growers will dig a little ring moat about 30 - 60 cm (12 - 24\") out from the stem, and water there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\" id=\"content2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneficials Attracted to this Plant: \u003c\/b\u003eBirds will love feeding on the seed heads in fall (and winter, if left standing). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\" id=\"content2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/b\u003eHeads can be harvested as soon as the back of the flowers start to turn from green to yellow. Cut plants to 1 foot, place heads on screened drying racks, in paper bags, or other clean location to capture mature seed. Choose a well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight for drying. When seeds are ripe they simply fall from the heads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\" id=\"content3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitability for Indoors: \u003c\/b\u003eNot suited for indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sage Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48450254962931,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5693\/files\/Sunflower_Skyscraper.jpg?v=1769760938","url":"https:\/\/sagegarden.ca\/products\/sunflower-skyscraper-organically-grown-seeds","provider":"Sage Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}