PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) RUBY ECLIPSE F1 SUNFLOWER | id:23808 | Helianthus annuus | Ecologically grown | Annual | Hybrid A great variety of sunflower that has ruby-red petals with lemon tip. Multi-branch plant that grows up to 6’ tall and has 4-5” flower heads. Flower with dark center shade into pink. Pollenless flwoer. 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″, Row spacing:12″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:3, Germination:10-14 d/j, 12-18°C Optimally:23°C, Maturity:50-65 d/j, Height: 4-6′, 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)
