{"product_id":"sunflower-seeds-chocolate-cherry-1-oz-1700-seeds","title":"Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate Cherry - 1 Oz ~1700 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunflower Seeds - Chocolate Cherry - 1 Oz ~1700 Seeds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunflower Seeds - Chocolate Cherry - 1 Oz ~1700 Seeds - Helianthus annuus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO - Open Pollinated - Premium Seeds - High Germination Rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds for: Flower Gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80-101 Days to Full Maturity - Annual Crop - Not Intended to Over-winter - All Zones in the U.S.A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain Valley Seed Company Brand - Independently Family Owned \u0026amp; Operated Small Seed Company - Premium Quality Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Sunflower - Chocolate Cherry \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e Chocolate Cherry Sunflower Seeds. 80-100 days. Non GMO. Open Pollinated. Annual. Heirloom. Helianthus annuus. Heirloom Chocolate Cherry sunflower seeds mature to be 6 to 7 feet tall ornamentals with deep burgundy petals and an even darker center, very similar in appearance to Velvet Queen. Non GMO Chocolate Cherry sunflower seeds are best when sown directly after final frost. Sunflower has a weed-like wildflower hardiness and can be broadcasted Plant 2-3 seeds .5 inch deep per pot or 3 inches apart in the garden in warm, loamy, well-drained soil. Heirloom Chocolate Cherry sunflower seeds germinate in 4-10 days. Thin back to one plant per pot or 6-12 inches apart in the garden once true leaves establish. Sunflowers in excess of 72 inches tall and benefit from staking during the end of season and during inclement weather. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch1\u003e Sunflower - Chocolate Cherry \u003c\/h1\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/span\u003e Chocolate Cherry sunflowers grow so vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. Velvet Queen sunflowers may need staking if plants are grown isolated and away from the support of a garden. Seeds will take 7 \" 14 days for germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 90 - 110 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/span\u003e 2 \" 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e Plant 2 \" 3 seeds ½\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e 60 \" 72\" tall branching upright 10\" wide with one 8\" head atop the stalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e Organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/span\u003e Always plant tall sunflowers at the north end of a garden because it will not take long for it to overshadow a poorly planned garden. Adjust staking and wind protection as Velvet Queen sunflower matures. Monitor regularly for foliage-eating beetles and caterpillars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e Growing together since 1974, Mountain Valley Seed Company has been committed to delivering a 100% non-GMO product while providing a broad selection of seeds, kits, fertilizers, and tools that are certain to make the most of any project. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e One (1) Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate Cherry - 1 Oz ~1700 Seeds  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47385987154173,"sku":"B09TCW62SG","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/6102\/9885\/files\/69c871d542fb980bcdd858cc14a2c1d7.jpg?v=1776194197","url":"https:\/\/chicagoutlet.com\/products\/sunflower-seeds-chocolate-cherry-1-oz-1700-seeds","provider":"chicagoutlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}