{"product_id":"giant-gray-stripe-sunflower","title":"Giant Gray Stripe Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the traditional single stem giant Russian sunflower that grows to at least five feet in height, but often much higher. The blooms are typically over a foot wide and packed with seed that makes a tasty snack for birds and people. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #46b318;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow ½-1” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Using peat, cow, or paper pots can help with the stress of transplanting, they grow delicate roots and successful transplanting may be challenging. Transplant after the last frost, 18-24\" apart. Water seedlings regularly until established. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the last frost, when soil is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshort and single stem varieties 6-12\" apart, branching varieties 18-24\" apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin to the most robust seedling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sow a few weeks later for continuous blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e10-12' x 18-24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18-24\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoose, rich, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65-75 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut flowers and flower beds, short varieties-containers and planters, Attracts pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix compost into the soil before sowing or transplanting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding too much nitrogen can cause plants to produce more foliage than flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44777678995509,"sku":"67704","price":2.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/giant-gray-stripe-sunflower-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds-688.jpg?v=1603805496","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/giant-gray-stripe-sunflower","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}