{"product_id":"selma-suns-sunflower","title":"Selma Suns Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 61 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: Approximately 2 g, or about ~60 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e61 days. 7-8 ft. sturdy plants support between 6-30 heads with many striking earth tone colors including red, orange, brown, green, and yellow. Many multi-color flowers. Heads range from 3-6 in. and store well as cut flowers. Small (2 g) packet has about 60 seeds. Sunflowers. Helianthus annuus unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow to grow:: Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Full sun. Direct sow in May or June. Space 12-18” apart. Taller varieties may need staking. Early in the growth stage, place a pole at the base of the stalk. As the stem grows, use twine or soft ties to secure it to the stake every 6’ or so. History: Some archaeologists believe that Native Americans may have cultivated sunflowers as early as 3000 B.C. Uses: You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to trees or to your deck to create feeding stations.Uses: You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to fences or to your deck or suspend in trees to feed birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure","offers":[{"title":"60 Seeds","offer_id":52272941629624,"sku":"SE-5313","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/sunflower-selma-suns-f0a2f163fbc708e4832ed3fe29473766.jpg?v=1778794568","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/selma-suns-sunflower","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}