Sunflower (5000 Seeds per KG)
QLD NSW VIC SA NT ONLY
Sunflower – Black – Also sold in Ground Worker Warm Season Bulk Low Cost Seed Kits – SEE LINK Above
Helianthus annuus
Form and Function: Annual. Warm season crop, about 1800mm tall that may be planted as a hedge. Pulls easily from moist soil for mulching. Plant dies off after seed set
Fodder: Ripe Round Seed Heads picked for poultry.
Mulch: Self Mulches if left to stand or hand harvest as needed. Scuffle the plant to lay on soil if desired, slightly covered with soil.
Add: Stalks activate algea in liquid fert. brews.
People: Edible Seeds.
Planting Window: Sept. to January after last frost.
Seed Weight: 100 seeds = 6 grams..
Germination Rate: 90%
Maturity: Autumn – Winter.
Suitable Soil Type: Produces bulk organic matter in watered and nourished gardens. In field condition favours rich loam and heavy clay soils.
Planting Methods: Cultivated soil, make a furrow 50mm deep, 150mm apart, space seed accordingly. Water in well to activate strike. Seedlings appear 10-14 days.
Photo 1: This is Grey Stripe Sunflower Seed – Currently selling Black Sunflower.
Photo 1a: This is Grey Stripe Sunflower Seed – Currently selling Black Sunflower.
Photo 2: Seed Beds in Winter being prepared for Spring planting of Sunflower. Date of Photo: June 2020
Photo 2a: This is Grey Stripe Sunflower Seed – Currently selling Black Sunflower.