Enhance your garden with West Coast Seeds Peredovik Organic Sunflowers, a certified organic heirloom variety perfect for producing sunflower oil and feeding birds. These robust plants typically feature one large head with minimal side branching, reaching heights of 1.5-2m (5-6'). Not only do they provide a bounty of oil-rich seeds, but they also attract pollinators, boosting the yield of nearby squash and pumpkin plants.
Key Features:
- Certified Organic: 100% organic, heirloom sunflower seeds.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for sunflower oil production and bird feed.
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees and other pollinators for increased fruit set.
- Impressive Growth: Grows to a height of 1.5-2m (5-6') with one large flower head.
- Annual: Easy to grow and maintain.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season annual.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Direct sow repeatedly after the last frost date. Starting indoors is possible but offers minimal advantage. Avoid allowing plants to become root-bound to ensure stability.
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 21-30°C (70-85°F). Seeds sprout in 10-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Space plants 1m (3') apart for giant varieties.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Enrich soil with organic matter and incorporate 2 cups of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row.
- Watering: Irrigate regularly to support robust growth.
- Boron Application: When plants reach 30cm (12"), apply a boron solution (5ml borax in 350ml water) over 5m (15') of row to enhance seed and flower size. Do not over-apply and avoid using boron on other plants.
- Harvesting: Cut flower heads when the back turns yellow.
Companion Planting:
- Corn: Plant near corn rows to potentially increase yields.
- Squash: Plant amidst squash to improve pollination and production.
- Soil Remediation: Can draw heavy metals and toxins from the soil; burn plants if used for this purpose.
Bring the beauty and benefits of Peredovik Organic Sunflowers to your garden. These heirloom sunflowers are perfect for organic growing, offering stunning flowers, nutritious seeds, and a boost to your garden’s pollination. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful, eco-friendly harvest.
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Enhance your garden with West Coast Seeds Peredovik Organic Sunflowers, a certified organic heirloom variety perfect for producing sunflower oil and feeding birds. These robust plants typically feature one large head with minimal side branching, reaching heights of 1.5-2m (5-6'). Not only do they provide a bounty of oil-rich seeds, but they also attract pollinators, boosting the yield of nearby squash and pumpkin plants.
Key Features:
- Certified Organic: 100% organic, heirloom sunflower seeds.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for sunflower oil production and bird feed.
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees and other pollinators for increased fruit set.
- Impressive Growth: Grows to a height of 1.5-2m (5-6') with one large flower head.
- Annual: Easy to grow and maintain.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season annual.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Direct sow repeatedly after the last frost date. Starting indoors is possible but offers minimal advantage. Avoid allowing plants to become root-bound to ensure stability.
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 21-30°C (70-85°F). Seeds sprout in 10-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Space plants 1m (3') apart for giant varieties.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Enrich soil with organic matter and incorporate 2 cups of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row.
- Watering: Irrigate regularly to support robust growth.
- Boron Application: When plants reach 30cm (12"), apply a boron solution (5ml borax in 350ml water) over 5m (15') of row to enhance seed and flower size. Do not over-apply and avoid using boron on other plants.
- Harvesting: Cut flower heads when the back turns yellow.
Companion Planting:
- Corn: Plant near corn rows to potentially increase yields.
- Squash: Plant amidst squash to improve pollination and production.
- Soil Remediation: Can draw heavy metals and toxins from the soil; burn plants if used for this purpose.
Bring the beauty and benefits of Peredovik Organic Sunflowers to your garden. These heirloom sunflowers are perfect for organic growing, offering stunning flowers, nutritious seeds, and a boost to your garden’s pollination. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful, eco-friendly harvest.
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