Giant Greystripe SunflowerHelianthus annuusAlong with being huge plants with beautiful, giant flower heads, 'Giant Greystripe' sunflower produces loads of seeds that are the large, edible snacking-type.  Cultures northland cheats pc. They are tasty eaten raw or roasted and lightly salted. Perfect for snacking in the shell, or the meats make a nice addition to bread, rolls, or as a topping to green salads.

In late spring after the soil has warmed to 70-75 degrees F, plant several seeds together 1' deep and 6' apart in rich, well drained soil; the seeds will begin to germinate in 8-10 days. The protection of netting or a screen may be necessary to prevent birds or animals from eating the seeds as they begin to sprout and develop; keep the soil moist. Get your Blain's Farm & Fleet 50 lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed - 09 at Blain's Farm & Fleet. Buy online, then drive-thru for convenient pick-up service.

Additionally, the seeds can be used as a high protein bird or chicken feed, or you can leave the plants standing in your gardens in the fall to provide the migratory birds passing through your area a much needed, high protein meal along their journey. Each packet contains four grams, which is approximately 30 seeds.

Perfect germ, of course, indifferent to weather (while growing), no pest or disease (while growing) problems at all (even the deer won't touch them). Far larger than advertised; 10-11 ft and nicely uniform, stalks more like trunks, very large heads. Once they start to ripen, however, they seem to be prone to mold and rot; I don't remember applying any Bordeaux to them, so that might be my fault (they were going so well on their own!) Despite losses, I still have an impressive harvest and will be planting them again (and paying more attention to them). Days to germination – 10 to 14Days to harvest – 80 to 100 daysPlant Height – 6 to 8 feetPlant Spacing – 18 to 24 in.Planting depth – 1 inchFlower heads – 10 to 12 inches diameterSeeds per Head – A Lot!!!Planting Instructions:These sunflowers are generally easy to grow and tolerant of most garden soils.

Well-drained soil is preferred. They make a good windbreak but should be planted so that they don't shade your garden.Sow directly in the garden after all danger of frost is past.

Thin seedlings to eight inches and then to two feet to avoid overcrowding. I have had pretty good success with transplanting as long as you do not disturb the roots of the other plants. For maximum size, feed the plants weekly. These are both heat and drought tolerant after they are established.Harvesting and Use:Harvest the seeds when the seeds look mature, the petals are all dried and the back of the flower heads have turned yellow. Cut from the stalks and hang upside down in a warm dry place. Rub the seeds out of the head when they come out with little coaxing.

Allow the seeds to continue to cure until the shells are brittle and crack easily between your teeth.