ANNUAL
This mix contains lots of peredovik sunflower seeds, a cultivar known for known for its black oil seed used for making sunflower oil - a top choice for feeding birds. Plants average one large head with a few side branches. Tip: plant near summer/winter squashes to attract pollinators to the area. Direct sow in early June when the soil temperature is around 20°C. Seeds should sprout within 10-14 days. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep; space seeds 1-2 ft. apart. When the back of the flower head turns yellow, it is ready to be cut from the plant. Days to maturity vary depending on variety. (approx. 50 seeds/pkg)
This mix contains lots of peredovik sunflower seeds, a cultivar known for known for its black oil seed used for making sunflower oil - a top choice for feeding birds. Plants average one large head with a few side branches. Tip: plant near summer/winter squashes to attract pollinators to the area. Direct sow in early June when the soil temperature is around 20°C. Seeds should sprout within 10-14 days. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep; space seeds 1-2 ft. apart. When the back of the flower head turns yellow, it is ready to be cut from the plant. Days to maturity vary depending on variety. (approx. 50 seeds/pkg)