Taiyo Sunflower Seeds - Sunflower, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Taiyo Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a classic tall sunflower with big, golden-yellow flower heads and dark centers, reaching 6-8 feet in good soil. Sunflowers are wonderfully easy: direct sow the seeds after the soil warms, and they race skyward in weeks. Taiyo makes a bold backdrop for beds and produces heads full of seeds that birds love.

Why choose our seeds?

• Classic tall sunflower with large golden-yellow heads, 6-8 feet tall
• Very easy from direct sowing; fast, vigorous growth in full sun
• Seed heads attract birds; blooms make cheerful cut flowers

How to grow Taiyo Sunflower seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Not recommended; sunflowers dislike transplanting.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after your last frost, once the soil has warmed to at least 60°F (16°C).

Prepare Your Materials

• A sunny, well-drained spot
• Rich, loose garden soil
• Support stakes if your site is windy

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep in the prepared soil.
• Space seeds about 6 inches apart, then thin to 12-15 inches for the largest heads.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun, as many hours as possible.
• Temperature: Warm soil is the key; do not sow into cold, wet ground.

Germination

• Seeds germinate in 7-14 days in warm soil.
• Protect young seedlings from birds and slugs until they are well grown.

Transplanting

• Not applicable; thin direct-sown seedlings to their final spacing instead.
• Sow in succession every two weeks for blooms through late summer.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for tall, straight stems.
• Water: Water deeply once a week; sunflowers are fairly drought tolerant once established.
• Fertilizer: Average soil is fine; too much nitrogen gives leaves at the expense of flowers.
• Leave spent heads standing for the birds, or cut them for indoor arrangements.

Bloom Time:

Summer; typically 60-80 days from sowing to bloom.