Sunflower, Mongolian Giant( Helianthus annuus )Our favorite varitey for edible sunflower seeds! CharacteristicsOrganicAnnual flowers with edible seeds - Plants grow to 12-14 feet tall - Flower heads grow to 16-18 inches across - Seeds grow to 1.5 inches long - This variety will ...Sunflower, Mongolian Giant( Helianthus annuus )Our favorite varitey for edible sunflower seeds! CharacteristicsOrganicAnnual flowers with edible seeds - Plants grow to 12-14 feet tall - Flower heads grow to 16-18 inches across - Seeds grow to 1.5 inches long - This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. - The Story of Mongolian - Sunflowers are native to North and South America. They are cultivated for both ornamental reasons and as a food crop in some regions.
- During their growth sunflowers exhibit heliotropism, or the tendency to tilt during the day to face the sun. This trait normally subsides after the flower heads bloom at which point they usually face east. - The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas and the national flower of Ukraine.
Sunflowers are one of the most popular subjects in the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh and have been associated with green ideology in more recent times. - Sunflowers do best when planted directly into your garden soil after the last frost of your spring season. Pick a spot that will have full sun, well-drained soil, and that is protected from the wind to grow your sunflowers.
This variety may need support as it grows. The sunflower seeds will germinate in 10-14 days and should be mature in about 90 days.