Winter Zohar – Organic (F1) Sunflower Seed

New! Tall sunflower bred for winter production.
Tall, uniform plants with 5–7" wide blooms. Classic sunflower look. Long, slender orange rays surround a dark disk. Best for counter-seasonal fall and winter production in the south. Pollenless. Single stem. USDA Certified Organic. Ht. 62–72". Avg. 5,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)

SOWING:Direct seed (recommended) – After last frost, sow 1/2" deep. Transplant – Sow into 72 to 50-cell flats 2-3 weeks prior to planting out. Plants dislike root disturbance, but sowing indoors and then transplanting the first crop outdoors can be a successful way to get first-early sunflowers. Do not pinch plants. Pinched single-stem sunflowers will produce low-quality blooms or no blooms at all. Succession-sow every 1-2 weeks and/or plant multiple varieties with varied days to maturity for continuous harvest.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:Varies.

PLANT SPACING:4-6".

HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.

HARVEST:Flowers can be harvested tight, when color first shows, or when almost completely open, depending on your market and preferred use. Dried – Flowers are completely open. Hang or use silica gel.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Light, well-drained soil. Excessive nitrogen may cause plants to grow too vigorously with abnormal flower shapes.

NOTES:Flower size and stem diameter are controlled by plant spacing, temperature, soil type, and day length. For early and late season production, select varieties that are day-length neutral or are noted as suitable for flowering under short days.

USES:Excellent cut flower or for gardens.