Description

Sunflowers epitomize summer like no other plant. Each sunflower packet contains 35 seeds.

These annuals boast showy, daisy-like flower-heads typically measuring 2-4 inches across, adorned in bright yellow hues (though occasionally red). With tall, robust stems and large, bristly leaves, sunflowers often feature creeping or tuberous roots. Modern varieties have been developed to thrive in small spaces and containers.

Sunflowers are known for their resilience and ease of cultivation, thriving in well-drained soil that isn’t waterlogged. They are highly tolerant of heat and drought conditions. Besides being excellent cut flowers, many varieties attract bees and birds. Compact yet powerful, these low-growing sunflowers produce radiant, long-stemmed, brown-eyed, golden blooms that fill vases with beauty. These heavy-branching plants, reaching 20-30 feet tall, bring a joyful glow to any home.

Seeds Specifications

Planting and Care

• Water sunflowers deeply but infrequently to promote deep root growth.
• Feed sunflowers sparingly; excessive fertilization can lead to stem breakage in autumn.
• Tall sunflower species and cultivars require support.
• Bamboo stakes are ideal for plants with strong, single stems needing temporary support.

Sunflower Russian Giant Care

• Sunflowers thrive best in locations receiving direct sun (6 to 8 hours daily), especially during long, hot summers for optimal flowering.
• Sunflowers have deep taproots that require spacious, loose, well-draining soil. Prepare a planting bed by digging 2 feet deep and 3 feet wide to prevent soil compaction.
• Select a well-drained site and excavate an area 2-3 feet in diameter to a depth of approximately 2 feet.
• Sunflowers tolerate a slightly acidic to somewhat alkaline soil (pH 6.0 to 7.0).
• Sunflowers are heavy feeders, so enrich the soil with nutrient-rich organic matter or aged composted manure.
• Alternatively, incorporate a slow-release granular fertilizer into the soil 8 inches deep.
• When possible, plant seeds in a location sheltered from strong winds, such as alongside a fence or near a building.

Sunflower Russian Giant Special Feature

Sunflowers evoke the essence of summer like no other plant. Native to America, sunflowers are cultivated for their beauty and harvested for their seeds.

Sunflower Russian Giant Uses

Ornamental Use:

• The flowers can be used to create all-natural dyes.
• The stalks are utilized in the production of paper and clothing.

Medicinal Use:

• Sunflower seeds are a popular and nutritious snack, rich in protein, vitamins A, B, and E, calcium, nitrogen, and iron. Note: Consult a specialist before use.

Culinary Use:

• Edible sunflower seeds can be consumed raw, cooked, roasted, or dried and ground for use in breads, cakes, or as a snack.
• Sunflower oil can be extracted and used for cooking and soap making.