Johnsons Sunflower Giant Single Seeds

Description

Johnsons Sunflower Giant Single Seeds, Easy and great fun. Try to grow the tallest. If pests are a problem, start indoors.

For outdoor sowingWhen March to In a prepared seed bed in flowering Sow 2 seeds together with 45cm between pairs. Cover lightly with 1.5cm of soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-21 Remove weaker seedlings leaving one per position. Seedlings removed can be transplanted 45cm June to indoor sowingWhen March to In individual pots of seed Sow singly, cover with 1.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 45cm apart in flowering June to September.

Fast growing with giant heads on tall stems, ideal for the back of borders. Seed heads will feed birds in autumn. Children love to grow the tallest.

Sow time: Mar-May
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Sep