{"product_id":"sunflower-tall-timber-f1-seeds","title":"Sunflower - Tall Timber F1 seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSunflower Tall Timber F1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 10 seeds\u003cbr\u003eUntreated seed, F1 hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall Timber is the one to grow when you want height. Plants run to 2.5m and beyond on strong stems, carrying a single large golden bloom with a dark centre. The flowers are pollen free, which is why florists favour it, as there is nothing to drop on a tablecloth and the vase life is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds direct about 12 to 15mm deep once the soil has warmed above 15°C, two seeds together in clumps 30cm apart, then thin to the stronger seedling when it reaches 5cm. Germination takes 10 to 14 days. With only 10 seeds in a packet it is worth sowing where they are to grow rather than risking transplant losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to August (dry season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in a sheltered position, and take the staking seriously at this height, as one summer storm will flatten an exposed row. Sunflowers are tap rooted, so water deeply and less often to draw the roots down. Work compost or a slow release fertiliser in at planting for the best stem and flower size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms come about 75 days from a summer sowing, or closer to 90 days from a cool weather sowing. Cut for the vase in the morning just as the petals lift away from the centre. Being pollen free the cut flowers stay clean, and they last well in water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52438019047736,"sku":"F-388","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/CON-F-002_sunflower-tall-timber-f1.png?v=1785351579","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/sunflower-tall-timber-f1-seeds","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}