{"product_id":"sunflower-seeds-autumn-beauty-organic","title":"Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e90-100 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, organic, ornamental, annual sunflower seeds. Organic Autumn Beauty Mix seeds grow one of the summer's most explosive and familiar bordering flowers. Autumn Beauty seeds promise your garden brilliant 8-inch heads bursting with a mix of bronze, golden, purple, mahogany, and yellow sunburst. They grow up to 60 inches tall, with countless seeds serving as a natural bird feeder all season long. Autumn Beauty Mix seeds are a simple, easy-to-grow addition to many hot, drought-prone gardens across North America. ~650 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual; Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright bushy stalk with a single giant semi-double bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, enriched, well-drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 65-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003eMonitor regularly for caterpillars, but no serious pests or diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assortment of rose, gold, red, pink, canary, coral, orange, scarlet blooms with black centers and deep green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\/Hard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, direct sowing is the recommended planting method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e While direct sowing is best, you may start indoors 2-4 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Flower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower in the Flower Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowerheads will follow the sun throughout the day when juvenile and invite a plethora of pollinators to the area throughout their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStories From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Autumn Beauty is every birth enthusiast’s best friend. The numerous seeds it produces attracts birds throughout the late summer and fall. \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Lara-Wadsworth.jpg?v=1656702669\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 g - Packet - Approximately 20 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 650 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 2,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 10,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 52,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Organic Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"4 g Packet","offer_id":44453681823859,"sku":"81928","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44453681856627,"sku":"50557","price":5.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44453681889395,"sku":"81929","price":9.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44453681922163,"sku":"81930","price":24.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":44453681954931,"sku":"81931","price":84.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1773692783_sunflower_autumn_beauty_flower_organic_comp_ba7a72a3-b152-4bc7-affb-1ef0ed854471.jpg?v=1773715737","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/sunflower-seeds-autumn-beauty-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}