Autumn Beauty Sunflower Seeds - 4g
by Hirt's
Buy new: $1.00
2 used & new from $0.95
(Visit the Most Gifted in Flowers list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)
Review & Description
SUNFLOWERS: Some people see the Sunflower as a flower, and others see it as a vegetable. It is of course both, a beautiful flower and a great vegetable! Healthy, nutritious and attractive, Sunflowers have it all! Sunflowers have delicious seeds, are high in protein, attract birds, and make a popular cooking oil, too.
Sunflowers are also great for kids. The seeds are big and easy to handle, and they require minimal attention. Kids like to grow big things, so a sunflower fits the bill. The end product is not only eye appealing, but makes a great snack. We put Sunflowers, along with pumpkins, as the top two plants for kids to grow!
Autumn Beauty Sunflower: This is a lovely, bicolor sunflower that is 5'-6' tall. Sow directly in early spring after the danger of frost has passed, and continue sowing throughout the spring and early summer, as late as 100 days before the average killing frost in your zone. Requires full sun and prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Fertilizer is usually not necessary for this vigorous sunflower, but if needed, apply fertilizer at a rate of 2-2 lbs of actual nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. as a side dressing before the plants reach 1 foot in height. The first blooms appear 60-90 days after germination. Sequential plantings every 2-4 weeks will provide continuous color and bouquets. Overhead watering is not recommended.
For the best cut flowers, harvest bouquets in early morning or late afternoon. Collect flowers that are almost completely open. Remove leaves below the water line of the vase or container. The cut flowers have a vase life of 6 to 10 days.
Height: 5-6 feet
Germination: 7-21 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 68 F- 86 F
Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch
Blooming Period: May-November
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #14582 in Lawn & Patio
- Brand: Hirt's
No comments:
Post a Comment