RattleFree Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds for Planting | Heirloom | Non-GMO | 50 Sunflower Seeds per Planting Packet | Fresh Garden Seeds

Velvet Queen sunflowers grow so vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow Velvet Queen seeds directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. Sunflowers may need staking if grown isolated and away from the support of a full garden. Velvet Queen seeds will take 7 – 14 days for germination. Plant 2 – 3 Velvet Queen sunflower seeds ½” deep 10 - 12” apart in average, light, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sun. Always plant tall variety sunflowers at the north end of a garden because it will not take long for it to overshadow a poorly planned garden. Adjust staking and wind protection as Velvet Queen sunflower matures. Monitor regularly for foliage-eating beetles and caterpillars. Velvet Queen sunflower seeds are quick to mature at 90 - 110 days as 60 – 72” tall branching uprights with 10” wide spreads and one 8” head of smokey blood-orange mahogany petals around a black seeded center.