{"product_id":"50-pcs-smiley-sunflower","title":"50 Pcs Smiley Sunflower","description":"\u003cdiv class=\" product_detail__content hide-scrollbar tw-overflow-hidden mce__content tw-mb-3 lg:tw-mb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yikes-custom-woo-tab-title yikes-custom-woo-tab-title-make-your-seed-to-garden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSow Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnamental Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeds, Container, Cut Flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yikes-custom-woo-tab-title yikes-custom-woo-tab-title-make-your-seed-to-garden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers are grown from seed sown directly in the garden after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow seeds in average soil in full sun after all danger of frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen choosing a site consider that sunflowers need a well-drained soil.  They face the sun, so make sure they are in an open area of the garden. The taller varieties will cast shadows on other plants, so plant these at the north end of your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the soil by removing weeds and working organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost plants respond well to soils amended with organic matter. Compost is a wonderful form of organic matter with a good balance of nutrients and an ideal pH level, it can be added to your planting area at any time. If compost is not available, top dress the soil after planting with 1-2 inches of organic mulch, which will begin to breakdown into compost. After the growing season, a soil test will indicate what soil amendments are needed for the following season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds ½ inch deep in groups of 2 or 3 seeds. Space the groups 18-24 inches apart, depending on the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm soil lightly, water and keep evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings will emerge in 7-10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to one plant per group when seedlings have two sets of leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. For annuals an organic mulch of shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce established sunflowers can tolerate drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fertilizer is needed unless the soil is poor. Do not over fertilize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome varieties only produce one bloom so once the bloom is spent, the plant may be removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove plants after they are killed by frost in fall to avoid disease issues the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible sunflowers will mature in about 3 months or more after sowing. To harvest the seeds, cut the heads off after the stalks are quite dry but before fall or winter rains come. Check the flower heads for maturity to see if the florets in the center of the flower disk have shriveled and the back of the flower head is turning yellow, or the head is starting to droop. Cut flower-heads with a foot of the stalk attached. Hang heads in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place so the seeds may fully ripen and dry. Cheesecloth, netting or a paper bag with holes punched in for ventilation should be placed over the head to protect the seeds and to collect those that may drop from drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter varieties may be grown in containers. Be sure to use a commercial potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollenless varieties make terrific cut flowers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Minha loja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108647526694,"sku":"YN21031102-笑脸向日葵50粒","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/1951\/6198\/files\/79aa5fa8baa077ee0d72776ae331ae04.jpg?v=1777240281","url":"https:\/\/greengrowshop.store\/products\/50-pcs-smiley-sunflower","provider":"GreenGrow Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}