Sunflower 'Snack Seed'

Helianthus annuus

How to grow Sunflower 'Snack Seed'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Position in a full sun location and remember to water often. Snack Seed is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Snack Seed needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.7 to 8.1 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Snack Seed from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) between Sunflower plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Snack Seed about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Snack Seed

Snack Seed is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Snack Seed

Sunflower Snack Seed Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin annuus meaning “annual”.1

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