Sunflower – Giant Grey Striped (Mammoth)
$3.99
One of the largest sunflowers in our selection, the Giant Grey Striped’s stems measure between 200 and 350 cm. Majestic, it can be used as a windbreak or temporary screen to create shade or privacy. Its large heads of 30 to 50 cm in diameter produce delicious, plump, ridged seeds to be enjoyed roasted.
Additional information
Seeds | ~30 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 2 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 20 to 30 ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 21 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR
- direct seeding after any risk of frost
Sowing technique: in line
Draw a line in the ground (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds.
Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost has been eliminated
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 to 60 cm
- between rows: 60 cm
Height of the plants: 200 cm
Soil: well drained, fertile, rather dry
Exposure: full sun
Maturation: 75 to 90 days
Specificities:
- grows well in pots
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