{"product_id":"velvet-queen-sunflower-1","title":"Velvet Queen Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 55 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: Approximately 4 g, or about ~140 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet. Queen. Sunflower 4-6 in. flowers in gold, brown, cream, orange, muted reds and violets, including bicolor flowers. Well-branched, sturdy, poly-headed 6-7 ft. plants. Use for cut flowers and tall borders. Small (4 g) packet has about 140 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":"140 Seeds","offer_id":52272941564088,"sku":"SE-5311","price":3.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/sunflower-velvet-queen-bae5f2de38c0d1c7734d1960e0ad7ff1.jpg?v=1778794507","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/velvet-queen-sunflower-1","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}