Sunflower - Skyscraper - Helianthus annuus

Tender Annual Skyscraper is a big sunflower with edible seeds, growing to 12’ tall with whopping 14" flowers. Stake this towering plant. Skyscraper will produce enough seeds to feed you and the birds. Ideal as a backdrop on the north side of your edible garden.

Did You Know? A sunflower head is actually 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers.

Soil Temperature: 46-50°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"-1"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 12’
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Good for Beginners
Open-Pollinated
Requires Staking

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Organic Status : 3 - 9

Bloom Season : Fall

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Yellow

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Tender Annual

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Spring

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Loose, well-drained soil is ideal but sunflowers will tolerate poor soil. If growing in poor soil, add a balanced fertilizer with higher phosphorus. Moderate water is best.

Planting & Growing: Direct sow after last spring frost, or start inside 2 weeks earlier. Plant 2-3 seeds every foot, and thin to 18" apart once seedlings are 3" tall.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when the back of the seed head turns brown. Prompt harvest means more seeds for you, and less for the birds. Remove seeds from seed head by rubbing two heads together, or rubbing with your hand. Store seeds in cloth bags with good air circulation.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Organic Sunflower, Skyscraper