Lemon Queen Sunflowers - Helianthus annuus

Annual

Short Description

Beautiful butter yellow flowers blossom mid-summer to frost! Typically grow to more than 5 ft. tall. Expect 70 days to flower.

Growing Guidelines

1. Around the last frost date, sow seeds directly into the soil.
2. Plant seeds 1" deep and 6" apart.
3. Water well after planting.
4. Apply a 3"-4" layer of mulch to conserve water and keep down weeds.
5. Thin seedlings to 1 ft. apart to allow 2 to 3 ft. between plants.

Care and Feeding
Plant in full sun. Sunflowers are drought-resistant, but they'll grow better if you water regularly from the time the flowers begin to develop until they're mature. Thriving in most soils, these flowers will become massive if given ample fertility, space and water. Harvest blossoms for continued flowering.

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Purple Queen Anne's Lace

"Dara" Daucus carota

Short Description

Gorgeously laced 3-5" umbels in shades of burgundy, lilac, mauve & white on long, strong stems perfect for cutting, adored by pollinators. Related to our native carrot, Queen Anne's Lace.

Growing Guidelines

Direct sow (recommended)

1. In early spring, after late frost, sow seeds directly in soil.
2. Plant 1 seed 1/8" deep and 2" apart.
3. Expect 2 weeks for germination.
4. When seedlings are 2-3" tall, thin to 1 plant every 9-12".
5. Support may be needed if fertility is high or if your garden is windy.

Transplant method

1. Chill seed at 40 F 1-2 weeks prior to sowing 1/8" deep, 2 seeds per cell 4-5 weeks before planting out.
2. Expect germination in 1-2 weeks.
3. When first leaves appear, transplant into larger containers.
4. Harden off & transplant with 9-12" between plants after last frost.

Care and Feeding
Plant in full sun. Expect 65-75 days to maturity. Dara has an exceptionally long vase life; harvest when 80% of an umbel's flowers are open & no pollen has shed. Enjoy 7-15 heads per plant on swaying 35-50" stalks.

Transplanting Tips

1. Purchase a good seed starting soil like Espoma Organic seed starting mix or Coast of Maine.
2. Use a small greenhouse tray(tray with a clear plastic dome) to germinate your seeds.
3. When it's time to transplant into the garden, use a fertilizer like Espoma Flower-tone or Espoma Plant-tone.

Organic Mexican Sunflower (Torch Tithonia)

Annual

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Cosmos

Annual

Care and Feeding

Direct Seed (recommended): After last frost, shallowly sow 4 seeds/foot & thin to 1/foot when first true leaves appear. Wider spacing = thicker stronger stems.

Bouquets: harvest when petals first open. Deadhead for blooms all season.

Transplant: Shallowly sow 4 weeks before transplanting after last frost at below spacing. Transplant your cosmos for earlier blooms and more full-size plants per pack; direct sow for blooms throughout the season and simplicity of sowing.

• Sowing Date: After frost, late May to early June 
• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Days to Germination: 7-10
• Days to Maturity: 65-70
• Plant spacing after thinning: 18-24 inches
• Height: 3-4 feet

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