About the seeds:
level |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
germination time |
10-15 days |
depth |
1/2” |
spacing |
2-3 seeds per planter |
recommended planter |
>6“ |
time to maturity |
65-80 days |
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
temperature |
70F – 85F |
About the Plants:
description |
Upright bright yellow blooms on thick stems with large leaves |
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
size of plant |
30”-36” tall, 8″-10″ blooms |
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
temperature |
warm | cool |
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
pests |
foliage fungus or mildew(don’t water the foliage), caterpillars, beetles |
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
- 12 Cavity Greenhouse or Planter with Humidity Dome
- Soil Pellets or Soil Pods
- Liquid Fertilizer
Sunspot sunflowers are a great beginner plant, not requiring as much room or light as regular sunflowers. They are great as a porch, patio or balcony garden plant, and can even grow indoors with full sun. The seeds are also popularly used for birdseed.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2024 growing season.
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