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Edible sunflower - 70 seeds (Helianthus annuus)
Giant edible sunflower grows to be up to 14’ feet, towering over much of the garden and delighting with huge, golden-yellow blooms that can grow to be 12-14” across. Giant edible Sunflower is native, easy to grow and its large seeds will attract a variety of pollinators to the garden. This Sunflower is the best for producing large quantities of good-sized seeds for snacking. The seeds are high in protein, vitamin E and contain healty fats.
Sowing:
Sow: late April - May
Season: Annual
Height: 11-14ft (3-4m)
Blooms Time: August - September
Environment: Full sun
Temperature: 20-25C (68-77F)
Depth: 2in (5cm)
Plant Watering: Medium Well-drained
Others: Flowers and seeds are edible
Sow directly outside. Sow 2in (5cm) deep, at 20-25C (68-77F) . When large enough to handle, thin to 90cm (36in) apart.
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Data sheet
- Color
- Yellow
- Height
- Up to 500cm (196in)
- Moisture
- Moist
- Ideal for
- Cottage garden
Wildflowers - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Scented
- Unscented
- Sowing month
- April
March
May
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Giant edible sunflower grows to be up to 14’ feet, towering over much of the garden and delighting with huge, golden-yellow blooms that can grow to be 12-14” across. Giant edible Sunflower is native, easy to grow and its large seeds will attract a variety of pollinators to the garden. This Sunflower is the best for producing large quantities of good-sized seeds for snacking. The seeds are high in protein, vitamin E and contain healty fats.
Sowing:
Sow: late April - May
Season: Annual
Height: 11-14ft (3-4m)
Blooms Time: August - September
Environment: Full sun
Temperature: 20-25C (68-77F)
Depth: 2in (5cm)
Plant Watering: Medium Well-drained
Others: Flowers and seeds are edible
Sow directly outside. Sow 2in (5cm) deep, at 20-25C (68-77F) . When large enough to handle, thin to 90cm (36in) apart.