Growing Non-GMO Lemon Queen Sunflower Flower Seeds

Lemon Queen sunflower seeds thrive in many growing zones. Directly sow these seeds as soon as the soil temperature gets to a consistent 45-50F. Bury seeds 0.5 inches deep and 12 inches apart. For earlier blooms, start the seeds inside 3-4 weeks before your last frost. Transplant them outdoors after a gradual transition. Plant the seeds or seedlings in well-draining soil with full sun. The seeds should sprout in approximately 4-14 days and then shoot upward quickly enough that you can watch the progression. Avoid keeping sunflowers indoors for very long. Because of their taproot habit sunflowers prefer being directly sown outdoors rather than being started indoors, although it is possible.

These multi-branching annuals will not persist when exposed to a hard frost but can self-seed to send another generation for next year if the seeds are not collected or consumed; this is especially true for areas with mild winters. Yet, there is no need to be concerned about volunteers becoming noxious; these decorative sunflowers aren’t weedy or dangerous to local populations. Lemon Queen sunflowers have average water requirements and can handle mild variations. This variety does not typically require staking except during inclement weather.

Lemon Queen Sunflower in the Flower Garden

Lemon Queen sunflowers are full of potential. Use these in your flower garden as a background or a perimeter. Scatter them in any bare spot of soil or intentionally plant them along a property line. They even look great when incorporated into a wildflower garden. Plant an entire row and help save the bees!

Harvesting Lemon Queen Sunflower

Lemon Queen sunflowers develop seeds. Simple steps for seed collection: The birds and other small critters go crazy for these seeds and will eat them if they aren’t collected quickly. Use a mesh sack that can be secured over the flower and cinch it over the flowerhead once the petals have faded. Over the next month, the seeds will mature and easily fall into the bag for one-step collecting!

These neat beauties make great cut-flowers as well. When they are in full bloom, snip off the stem 1-1.5 feet below the bloom or at a branch. Tie 3-5 stems together with a rubber band and suspend them upside down in a sheltered location with good ventilation for dried flowers in 2-3 weeks! Lemon Queen will make a great arrangement on your dining room table!

About Lemon Queen Sunflower Garden Seeds

The seeds in Lemon Queen are a bit small and not always ideal for eating (although they are edible). Use them instead for filling your bird feeders and planting next year’s crop. Even give them away as gifts for friends to plant next year.

Whether or not you pay much attention to trends, it is not hard to understand why sunflowers have become so valued in the media.

The big advantages of this particular variety are the lighter-colored petals and the ability each plant has to put on multiple blooms. This is different from the single-headed traditional sunflowers and offers an unmatched, cheerful look for your garden.

Expect roughly 4-6 weeks of sun-tracking blooms during their peak color season!

This variety has flower heads that are 3-5 inches wide with light brown faces that are surrounded by a single or semi-double layer of petals.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Lemon queen really is one of the best sunflowers on the market. You get multiple blooms per plant, edible seeds, and they are loved by bees! They are even incredibly easy to grow!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Lemon Queen Sunflower Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g - Wholesale - Approximately 95 Seeds
• 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 675 Seeds
• 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 2,700 Seeds
• 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 10,800 Seeds

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