Western, Sunflower Seed

Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 10 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 55
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Helianthus occidentalis

Western, Sunflower Seed

The Western Sunflower is a non-aggressive Helianthus species that is an easy, well-behaved flower that produces beautiful blooms. This variety has minimal leaves at the bottom and small flowers at the top of 3' stems. Western spreads by rhizomes on mostly sunny sites with medium to dry soils.
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Product Details

Weight

0.008

Depth

0.2

Height

4.5

Width

3.25

Plant Height

3-4'

Botanical Name

Helianthus occidentalis

Seed Type

Seed

Seeds Per Gram

494

Seeds Per Pound

224,000

Packet

10 Seeds

Sow Depth

1/2"

Seeds Per Ounce

14,000

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Uses

Cut Flowers

Life Cycle

Annual

Sow Method

Direct Sow

Categories

Flowers

Days To Maturity (# Days)

55

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Sunflowers

Sunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed. Sunflowers grow wonderfully along a border and are a good option to grow with children.

Before Planting: Sunflowers are very tough and can grow in nearly any soil, but prefer full sun.

Planting: Sunflower seeds do best when planted directly into the garden after the last frost date has passed. Plant seeds 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep in a shallow trench.

Watering: Sunflowers need water the most during their growth period, which is 20 days before and after flowering.

Fertilizer: Sunflowers typically do not require fertilizing because they grow so easily, but a slow-release granular fertilizer can be added to poorer soils as the better the soil, the bigger the flowers will grow.

Days to Maturity: Sunflowers bloom around 120 days

Harvesting: In addition to storing the flowers in a vase to lighten up a room, Sunflower seedlings can be harvested once the flowers are done blooming and have spread their for culinary use.

Tips: Do not grow Sunflowers near potatoes or pole beans, as their leaves, seeds and stems emit a substance that inhibits some other plant’s growth.

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Our Seed Promise

"Agriculture and seeds" provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants.

The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats. We feel that genetically engineered varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, to genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems, and ultimately to healthy people and communities.

To learn more about the "Safe Seed Pledge" please visit www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org.

Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 10 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 55
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Helianthus occidentalis

Product Details

Weight

0.008

Depth

0.2

Height

4.5

Width

3.25

Plant Height

3-4'

Botanical Name

Helianthus occidentalis

Seed Type

Seed

Seeds Per Gram

494

Seeds Per Pound

224,000

Packet

10 Seeds

Sow Depth

1/2"

Seeds Per Ounce

14,000

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Uses

Cut Flowers

Life Cycle

Annual

Sow Method

Direct Sow

Categories

Flowers

Days To Maturity (# Days)

55

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Sunflowers

Sunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed. Sunflowers grow wonderfully along a border and are a good option to grow with children.

Before Planting: Sunflowers are very tough and can grow in nearly any soil, but prefer full sun.

Planting: Sunflower seeds do best when planted directly into the garden after the last frost date has passed. Plant seeds 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep in a shallow trench.

Watering: Sunflowers need water the most during their growth period, which is 20 days before and after flowering.

Fertilizer: Sunflowers typically do not require fertilizing because they grow so easily, but a slow-release granular fertilizer can be added to poorer soils as the better the soil, the bigger the flowers will grow.

Days to Maturity: Sunflowers bloom around 120 days

Harvesting: In addition to storing the flowers in a vase to lighten up a room, Sunflower seedlings can be harvested once the flowers are done blooming and have spread their for culinary use.

Tips: Do not grow Sunflowers near potatoes or pole beans, as their leaves, seeds and stems emit a substance that inhibits some other plant’s growth.

Shipping Schedule

Our Seed Promise

"Agriculture and seeds" provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants.

The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats. We feel that genetically engineered varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, to genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems, and ultimately to healthy people and communities.

To learn more about the "Safe Seed Pledge" please visit www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org.