Growing Non-GMO Santa Fe Sunrise Sunflower Flower Seeds

Santa Fe Sunrise F1 hybrid sunflower seeds grow anywhere that the temperature and light requirements are met. Directly sow these seeds as promptly as the soil temperature exceeds 45 F. For earlier blooms, start the seeds inside 3-4 weeks before the soil warms. However, most gardeners have sufficient success with the direct sowing. Plant the seeds in a prepared area, free of weeds. The seeds should germinate in about 2 weeks and grow rapidly enough that you can watch the upward progression.

These gorgeous single-stem annuals will die at the end of the growing season. In mild winter areas where the seeds are not collected, volunteers can show up the following year. However, there is no need to worry about volunteers taking over, as these showy sunflowers aren’t invasive or harmful. Santa Fe Sunrise sunflowers have average water requirements. This variety will not likely need staking except at the end of the season or during harsh weather.

Santa Fe Sunrise Sunflower in the Flower Garden

Santa Fe Sunrise sunflowers are spectacular to plant among a wildflower mix, in blocks, or along a property or fence line. They are an excellent choice for involving kids or novice gardeners in their exciting, and noticeable growth. They can be a focal point for their captivating exhibit or scattered in any empty patch of soil due to their willingness to thrive.

Harvesting Santa Fe Sunrise Sunflower

This variety does well as cut flowers for seasonal arrangements. When they are in bloom, snip off the stem 12-18 inches below the flowerhead. Store in cool, clean water for indoor beauty lasting 2-3 weeks! Optionally, bundle 3-4 together and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated area for dried sunflowers!

Santa Fe Sunrise sunflowers also bear edible seeds. Follow these suggestions for collection: First, be swift! The birds and small critters adore these seeds and will devour them as promptly as possible. Utilize a mesh sack with a drawstring like a seed collecting bag or nut milk bag, and secure it over the flowerhead when the petals have faded. Over the next 4 weeks, the seeds will ripen and fall into the bag for easy collecting!

About Santa Fe Sunrise Sunflower Garden Seeds

It is not recommended to plant sunflowers near potatoes or pole beans. Their leaves and stems emit a compound that suppresses other plants’ growth vigor.

Sunflowers can also be planted in pots if they are deep enough. Select a planter that is at least 12-18 inches deep. Bear in mind that planting a sunflower in a container that is too small will cause it to struggle to reach its full potential.

Santa Fe Sunrise sunflowers are perfect for those who love sunflowers but may be sensitive to pollen. This variety has been bred to be pollen-less.

Leave the seeds on the flowers and watch the tall stalks become zero-waste bird feeders in the autumn!

Expect a minimum of four weeks of constant color during their peak flowering season, with many blooms persisting from summer into fall!

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Santa Fe Sunrise sunflowers are picturesque sunflowers due to their golden color. Imagine a photo shoot at sunrise with a bouquet of these gorgeous blooms. Remarkable!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Santa Fe Sunrise Sunflower Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g packet - Approximately 30 Seeds
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• 1 oz - Approximately 400 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 1,600 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 6,400 Seeds

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