TRANSITION FARM ORGANIC SEED
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Sunflower 'Valentine'
Sunflower 'Valentine'
Helianthus annuus
A lemon-yellow branching sunflower with 10-15cm heads on strong long stems.
The colour is delightfully paler than traditional bright yellow sunflowers and the branching habit make this a wonderful sunflower for cut flowers. FleuroSelect Quality Award Winner. Pollen bearing. Loved by bees and beneficial insects.
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 25 approx.
Germination: Lot #37847 April 2025 Germination Rate:
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Full Sun | 30-45cm apart | 90-110cm | 10-15mm | 7-14 days @ 21-24°C |
75-85 days |
Direct Sow (recommended): Sunflowers dislike root disturbance. To avoid injuring the roots, start in soil blocks or direct sow. Wait until soil has sufficiently warmed in mid spring. Sunflowers germinate best at 21-24°C. Sow 2-3 seeds per 30cm. Thin to one seedling per hole choosing the one with the darkest colour. May require protection from birds and rodents who love fresh sunflower shoots!
Transplant: Start seed indoors in trays 3-5 weeks before transplanting into soil that is above 20°C. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed allowing 30-45cm between plants. Can direct sow and succession plant every 3 weeks to stagger harvest.
Harvesting/Vase Life: Pick when petals are showing but before they reveal the centre. Expect a vase life of 7-10 days. Pollen bearing variety.
Notes: Flower size and stem diameter are controlled by plant spacing, temperature, soil type, and day length.
