{"product_id":"mongolian-giant-sunflower","title":"Mongolian Giant Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mongolian Giant Sunflower is one of the tallest sunflowers in existence! These massive blooms will grow from 12'-14' tall with huge 16\"-18\" heads that are full of Seeds. The Mongolian Giant produces the longest seed of any variety, measuring 3\/4 - 1\" long, and makes a delicious snack when roasted. Because of their soaring height, this variety is perfect for making a beautiful natural border in your garden and can benefit from staking to protect the stalks from potential damage from wind. \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Days To Maturity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mongolian Giant Sunflower is a great variety for attracting pollinators and feeding the native bee populations around your garden. The yellow petals do a great job of providing visual cues for pollinators, and the dark brown centers are full of pollen to feed them. The Seeds can also be harvested for roasting once the sunflowers are done blooming and the heads have dried or hung upside down to make a bird feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers can be direct-seeded or transplanted. Direct-seeding can be easily done with a walk-behind planter like our Hoss Garden Seeder. We recommend using a #3 seed plate and modifying the hole size to fit the variety being planted. Sunflower seed size can vary greatly from one variety to the next, therefore it’s important to always calibrate the seed plate hole size for the variety being planted. Sunflowers grow well when planted on double rows with drip irrigation. Lay one row of drip tape and plant on both sides of the tape to maximize garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers also perform well when transplanted. They grow great in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Transplants are ready to go in the ground when plants can be easily pulled from the seed starting trays. For increased storage potential, harvest sunflowers when blooms are closed. Blooms will then open when cut and placed into a container with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMongolian Giant Sunflower Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e transplant or direct seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e after last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53972931084472,"sku":"AG9ZC 8443607253302","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/3390\/2520\/files\/Mongolian-Giant-Sunflower-A_e12b1556-cecc-4481-b1f8-148b2856bbba.jpg?v=1787549464","url":"https:\/\/hosstoolssale.com\/products\/mongolian-giant-sunflower","provider":"hosstoolssale.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}