Growing Non-GMO Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Flower Seeds

Autumn Beauty Mix sunflower seeds are recommended solely for outdoor growth because of their 60 inches+ height. Plants grow so vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow Autumn Beauty seeds directly after the final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and sheltered from strong winds. Always plant tall sunflowers at the north end of a garden because it will not take long for a garden to be cast in season-long shadow if not properly planned. However, for early spring blooming, start Autumn Beauty Mix seeds indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Autumn Beauty Mix seeds will take 1-2 weeks for germination.

Autumn Beauty sunflowers may need staking if plants are grown isolated and away from the support of a garden. Plant 2-3 Autumn Beauty sunflower seeds .5 inches deep and 8 inches apart in average, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sun. Adjust staking and wind protection as plants mature. Autumn Beauty sunflowers are vigorous garden performers and require minimal care. Trim back branches to shape and keep Autumn Beauty Mix sunflowers from becoming weedy and invasive. Autumn Beauty Mix sunflowers can handle mild drought, but for the biggest, brightest blooms, water whenever the soil is fully dried.

Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower in the Flower Garden

Use Autumn Beauty Mix sunflowers in your annual garden as a backdrop or a border. They succeed when cultivated in rows, blocks, singles, or scattered in a field. Autumn Beauty Mix sunflowers fit into a cottage, native, cut, prairie, and meadow flower gardens.

Harvesting Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower

To collect the seeds, wait until the petals have faded and then use a mesh bag: place the mesh bag over the flowerhead and secure it on the stem, so critters can’t crawl inside. A seed-collecting bag is great for this purpose. Over the next 3-4 weeks, the seeds will fully mature and release into the bag. When the flowerhead has emptied, remove the bag and use the seeds for snacks, gifts, or next year’s crop!

For cut flowers: while in full bloom, snip off the stem with sharp scissors. Store in cool, clean water and change out the water daily for optimal longevity. Optionally, tie a few stems together with a rubber band and hang upside down in a well-ventilated but sheltered location for dried flowers in 2-3 weeks!

About Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Garden Seeds

The flowerheads will follow the sun throughout the day when juvenile and invite a plethora of pollinators to the area throughout their lives.

Autumn Beauty Mix is gorgeous, but has more uses than just beauty. The leaves can be cattle food and the stem fiber can be used to make paper. The dried stems can also be a substitute for firewood.

Sunflowers are natives of North America’s western prairies, plains, and meadows; including the temperate regions of Canada and Mexico. Many Native American tribes would traditionally plant sunflowers as the "4th sister" to their other "3 sisters" staple crops (beans, corn, and squash).

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Autumn Beauty is every birth enthusiast’s best friend. The numerous seeds it produces attracts birds throughout the late summer and fall. "

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g - Packet - Approximately 240 Seeds
• 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
• 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
• 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
• 5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 136,000 Seeds

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