{"product_id":"seeds-sunflower-selma-suns","title":"Seeds, Sunflower Selma Suns","description":"\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"tw:text-[16px] static-page tw:text-[#4A2604]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"static-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to grow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnual. 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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSome 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.\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription and photo provided by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure Seed Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47405068321027,"sku":"754917800337","price":4.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Seeds-Sunflower-Selma-Suns.png?v=1768866218","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/seeds-sunflower-selma-suns","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}