Hopi Black Dye sunflower
Helianthus annuus
HOW TO GROW SUNFLOWER
Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost for the earliest sunflowers in your garden and to market. Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-70˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 2’
Row Spacing 2’
Days To Maturity 90-100
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-70˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 2’
Row Spacing 2’
Days To Maturity 90-100
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 50 Seeds$4.10
- 500 Seeds$22.50
The seeds from this Hopi Nation heirloom have been traditionally used for dyeing wool and basketry fibers in shades of blue, purple, maroon, and black. This variety was also selected over many generations for its large edible seeds. Plants grow to 8 ft tall, have large main flower heads and many smaller side branch ...
The seeds from this Hopi Nation heirloom have been traditionally used for dyeing wool and basketry fibers in shades of blue, purple, maroon, and black. This variety was also selected over many generations for its large edible seeds. Plants grow to 8 ft tall, have large main flower heads and many smaller side branch flowers. Hopi name is Tceqa’ Qu’ Si. One of the first domesticated plants. Tags: Color: Yellow, Size: Large, Specialty: Fiber Arts, Heritage: Heirloom.
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Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.
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