Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty
$3.25
Helianthus annuus
These stunning sunflowers are perfect for late summer and fall time festivities! Their gorgeous six inch wide flowers bloom in two-tones of copper and yellow, with gold and rust variations in some. Autumn Beauty sunflowers are multi-headed and have a later blooming season. They are great cut flowers and will brighten up any late summer or early fall dinner table. Plants grow from five to seven feet with a long bloom time. Can be succession planted for staggered bloom times.
Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Sunflowers will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, sunflowers will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for flowers. Annual.
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Min. Seeds per Packet | Average packet weight | Seeds / gram | Average seed / oz |
| 60 | 1.75 grams | 42 | 1200 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-85°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Days to Harvest |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | 1" | 4-6" | 70 - 80 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 8-12" | 5-12 | Annual | 4-6 years |
How to plant Autumn Beauty Sunflower?
Direct sow seeds one inch deep in soil after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures are consistently above 70°F. Press down to ensure soil contact for germination and water well.
When to plant Autumn Beauty Sunflower?
Plant Autumn Beauty Sunflower seeds outside after the daytime temperatures are above 65°F and after all danger of frost has passed. You can succession plant seeds for staggered bloom times every week until mid summer.
Where to plant Autumn Beauty Sunflower?
Plant in direct, full sun. Will tolerate poorer soils, but will grow the best in amended garden soil. Sunflowers can condition soil and can even pull heavy metals and toxins out of the soil!
How often to water Autumn Beauty Sunflower?
When establishing seeds, keep soil evenly moist until the plants are about 6 inches high. Once established, they can tolerate drought much better and only need about one inch of water per week.
How to harvest Autumn Beauty Sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds are easy to save and harvest using the dry process method! Simply let the flower dry out on the plant. Once the seed head turns brown and dry, cut the heads off and let them fully dry out. When they are ready to harvest, the seeds will be easy to remove. Brush your hands over the flower heads to remove the flowerlets from the seeds. Crack the seed heads open and use your fingers to push the seeds out from the seed heads. Seeds will vary in color and some may be variegated.
To easily separate the seeds from the chaff (excess plant matter), put all material in a bowl and blow gently on it while shaking the bowl, or do this in front of a fan.