(30 Seeds) Russian Giant | Big Yellow Blooms, Sunflower Seeds for Planting and Gardening Best for Home and Terrace Gardening

Name : (30 Seeds) Russian Giant | Big Yellow Blooms, Sunflower Seeds for Planting and Gardening Best for Home and Terrace Gardening

Type Of Seed : Flower

Quantity : 0-100 G

Suitable For : Indoor & Outdoor

Color : Yellow

Product Breadth : 1.5 Cm

Product Height : 1 Cm

Product Length : 1.5 Cm

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

How to Grow Sunflower from Seeds

1. Choose the Right Variety

Pick a sunflower type suitable for your purpose—tall ornamental for beauty or short/multi-headed for gardens and pots.

You can grow edible seed varieties if you want seeds for eating.

2. Best Season to Plant

In India :  

Kharif season (Monsoon) – sow in June–July.

Rabi season (Winter) – sow in January–February in warmer states.

Spring/Summer – sow in March–April for ornamental use.

General rule : Plant when the soil is warm (18–25°C) and frost-free.

3. Site Selection

Needs full sunlight for at least 6–8 hours daily.

Avoid shady spots—flowers will be smaller and stems weaker.

4. Soil Preparation

Loose, well-drained sandy loam soil.

pH : 6.0–7.5 (neutral to slightly acidic).

Mix in compost or well-rotted manure before sowing.

5. Sowing Seeds

Sow directly in soil (sunflowers dislike transplanting).

Plant seeds 2.5–5 cm deep, spacing :  

Tall varieties : 45–60 cm apart.

Dwarf varieties : 25–30 cm apart.

Water lightly after sowing.

6. Watering & Care

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until germination (7–10 days).

After seedlings are established, water once or twice a week deeply.

Add organic fertilizer or balanced NPK during early growth.

Stake tall plants to protect from wind.

7. Harvesting

Ornamental : Flowers bloom 60–90 days after sowing.

Country of Origin : India