Tarahumara White Seeded Sunflower, Heirloom over 300 years old
The Seed Savers Exchange – A well-adapted introduction, most likely of Canadian Mennonite origin, later adopted by the Tarahumara tribe. Solid gold flowers are 8-10″ in diameter. Primarily ivory-colored edible seeds with an occasional striped seed. Tolerant of poor conditions. Plants grow 6-9′ tall. Annual, 80 days.
Characteristics:
- Organic
- Annual flowers with golden petals grow to 10 inches across
- Edible seeds
- Plants grow to 6-9 feet tall
- Tolerates poor soil
- 80 days
- 25 seeds per packetÂ
Instructions – Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2″ Deep
Plant 6″ Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36″ apart
Light: Full Sun
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