PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) FANTASIA F1 SUNFLOWER | id:23789 | Helianthus annuus | Ecologically grown | Annual | Hybrid A blend of petal colours ranging from white to darkest red that is double and semi-double flowers. 5” in diameter, the blooms are absolutely gorgeous when they blossom. A pollen-free flower. Keep min. 12″ from all other plants (impedes their growth). Vitamins+: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9+, E++, Cu, Mg, P, Se++, Protein. Companion plants: Bush Beans, Squash, Cucumber, Corn, Lettuce, Any Plant With Aphids. Far from: Potato. Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination.||Direct sow outdoors end of May. Harvesting tip: Harvest when seed heads dry on their stems. Put a brown bag over the flower to secure it away from squirrels and birds. Storage tip: Hang heads upside down in a dry, ventilated area to dry. Store dried seeds in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:12-24″, Row spacing:12″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:3, Germination:10-14 d/j, 12-18°C Optimally:23°C, Maturity:65-75 d/j, Height:60-84″, Width: 12-18″, Edible leaf, Edible flower, Attracts pollinators (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
