A$3.20
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Helianthus annuus
FLOWER-SUNFLOWER-TEDDY BEAR Dwarf bushy plant grows to a height of 40 to 60cm. Their claim to fame is the super fluffy look of golden yellow flowers of pure petals. Spectacular in the garden or container but need to be staked. Multiple flowers on one stem. Dead head old flowers to encourage growth. Love full sunlight and well drained composted soil.
Sow in Spring or early Summer.
Drought tolerant but keep well-watered. Do not overwater. Bad soil uses good organic liquid fertiliser or slow release fertiliser,
Sow in groups depth 12m either directly in the garden or in toilet rolls then transplanted to the garden. The cardboard barrier will help deter cut worms. When true leaves appear or they reach 50cm thin to 40 to 60cm.
PH: – 6 to 7.5
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height (cm)
60 - 75
Season of Interest
Summer / Autumn
Temperature Range (°C)
18 - 27
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
Well Drained,Fertile Soil
pH
6 - 7.5
Soil Temperature (°C)
15 - 30
Seed Preparation
No special preparation required
Sowing Depth (mm)
1.25 - 2.5
Plant Spacing (cm)
15 - 30
Row spacing (cm)
45 - 60
Watering
Water regularly
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14
Harvest Time (Days)
70 - 100
Good Companion Plants
Bad Companion Plants
Pests
Diseases
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
