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90 days. Annual. Helianthus annuus. Open Pollinated. Mongolian Giant Sunflower. The plant produces large amounts of 1 ½" sunflower seeds. A popular heirloom sunflower variety prized for its extreme size and large edible seeds, it's ideal for kids’ projects, garden focal points, competitions, bird feeding, and home seed production. The yellow flowers are enormous, grow 18" across, and produce many seeds. The plants grow 12 to 14 ft tall. It is one of the tallest sunflowers known to exist. It is one of the tallest sunflower varieties with world record heights. When the backs turn yellow, cut the flower and let it dry upside down. In high-wind areas, stake the plants to protect them from wind damage. Easy for kids to grow. Great for school projects. It makes an interesting focal point in beds and borders. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102598
Germination: 85%
Seeds Per Pound: 4,500
Plant Height: 14 ft tall
Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct sow as early as possible, as soon as the soil warms up in spring.
Annual flowers do best when planted indoors and transplanted outdoors when the danger of frost has passed. Plant your seeds indoors 5 to 7 weeks before setting them outside. For tiny seeds, do not cover with seed starting mix. Just sprinkle the seeds on top. Transplant them outside in the garden when the seedlings are established. Plants can grow 1 - 3 ft tall.
Requires rich, fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.
Snip the stems with garden scissors when the flowers are in full color.