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Sunflower: Zine
It was seeds for this sunflower that first inspired the idea for the Moffat Seed Library. These tall, bright blooms have cheerful yellow petals, sometimes tinged with brown, and look stunning in garden borders. They’re brilliant for attracting pollinators — and for producing your own homegrown seeds. Just be ready to race the Blue Tits if you want to save seeds for next year!
4 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Outdoors, great for beds, borders, or large containers
Sowing Time: April–May
Plant Out: Late May onwards, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: July–September (approx. 8–12 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 30–45 cm apart, depending on variety
Height: Can grow up to 2.5m tall – will need some staking to reach this height though
Difficulty: Easy
Why grow it?
- Stunning tall flowers that follow the sun
- Bright yellow petals attract bees and pollinators
- Edible seeds for humans and birds
- Great fun for children to grow
- Adds height and dramatic colour to garden borders
How to grow: Sow direct outdoors April–May, or start indoors for an earlier start. Sow seeds 1.5–2 cm deep, spacing 30–45 cm apart. Choose a sunny spot and water regularly. Tall varieties may need staking. Harvest flower heads when seeds are plump and the back of the head turns yellow.
Cooking / usage ideas: Harvest seeds for snacks, baking, or bird feed. Young flower buds are edible steamed like artichokes (for adventurous cooks!).
Seeds per pack: Not specified
Seeds saved by: Jane
