{"product_id":"teddy-bear-sunflower-seeds","title":"Teddy Bear Sunflower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soft, golden cushion-like blooms of the Teddy Bear Sunflower make for wonderful cut flowers that will brighten up any home! These smaller sunflowers are ideal to use as a border around larger flowers or in a patio container. Enjoy the Teddy Bear's blooms during the spring and into the summer! Popular among kids, this sun-loving annual sunflower is easy to grow.🌼 Flower Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eFlower Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 - 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer to fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helianthus Annuus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003ePlanting Directions󠀿󠀿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 69 - 75F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Germ Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 - 15 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/2 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 - 3 seeds per plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep seed slightly moist but not wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soft, golden cushion-like blooms of the Teddy Bear Sunflower make for wonderful cut flowers that will brighten up any home! These smaller sunflowers are ideal to use as a border around larger flowers or in a patio container. Enjoy the Teddy Bear's blooms during the spring and into the summer! Popular among kids, this sun-loving annual sunflower is easy to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed. Sunflowers grow wonderfully along a border and are a good option to grow with children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore Planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflowers are very tough and can grow in nearly any soil, but prefer full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflower seeds do best when planted directly into the garden after the last frost date has passed. Plant seeds 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep in a shallow trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflowers need water the most during their growth period, which is 20 days before and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflowers typically do not require fertilizing because they grow so easily, but a slow-release granular fertilizer can be added to poorer soils as the better the soil, the bigger the flowers will grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflowers bloom around 120 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to storing the flowers in a vase to lighten up a room, Sunflower seedlings can be harvested once the flowers are done blooming and have spread their for culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not grow Sunflowers near potatoes or pole beans, as their leaves, seeds and stems emit a substance that inhibits some other plant’s growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1501\/3958\/files\/963cfed18ad689952a212b1c0ebfd8d9_480x480.webp?v=1726587500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Gardening","offers":[{"title":"4000 SEEDS","offer_id":44954324107350,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10000 SEEDS","offer_id":44954324140118,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 SEED","offer_id":44954324172886,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6274\/4150\/files\/2_e60240a1-6033-41cf-b829-d9dd31269a25.webp?v=1781522684","url":"https:\/\/ecogreenseed.com\/products\/teddy-bear-sunflower-seeds","provider":"ecogreenseed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}