SUNFLOWER: OIL DROP

(HELIANTUS ANNUUS)

 

Big, bold, yellow, single flowered stems.

the black seeded variety has higher than normal oil levels which makes it suitable for pressing for sunflower oil.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – JAN

Temperate: AUG – JAN

Sub – Tropical: AUG – JUN

Tropical: MAR – DEC

Arid: ALL YEAR

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 – 7.5

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Sow seeds in groups of two direct into ground and 30cm apart

The seeds will sprout in 10 to 14 days.

 Wait a week and snip off the weakest seedling and allow the other to grow.

Water and feed well.

Leave the flower till the back is yellow/brown before removing.

Allow to completely dry if you wish to keep seeds for resowing.

You may need to protect from birds.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

100 DAYS

APPROX 50 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY