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Pro Cut Series sunflower seeds grow some of summer's most astonishing, vigorous, and timeless blooms. Pro Cut Series sunflower seeds are hardy outdoor favorites for growing unique, vivid color in either a decorative planter or lining the back of the garden. Pro Cut Series seeds promise radiant, eye-catching 3 – 4” heads bursting in their signature orange, gold, red, sunburst, or mixed. 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Early plants may need staking in addition to wind protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 – 65 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ½\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 – 72” tall bushy upright with 12” spread and one 3 – 4” pollenless head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, loamy, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants are heat and drought tolerant, but susceptible to mold and mildew in poorly-drained soil. Adjust staking and wind protection as plants mature. Monitor regularly for aphids, but Pro Cut Series sunflowers have no serious pests or diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunburst, Orange, Gold, Red, or Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers generally grow so hardy and vigorous that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow Pro Cut Series seeds directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. However, for early spring blooming, start Pro Cut Series seeds indoors 6 – 8 weeks prior. Seeds will take 7 – 14 days for germination. Early plants may need staking in addition to wind protection. For direct sowing, plant 2 – 3 Pro Cut sunflower seeds ½” deep and 12” apart in organic, rich, and well-drained soil in full sun. Plants are heat and drought tolerant, but susceptible to mold and powdery mildew in poorly-drained soil. Monitor regularly for aphids, but Pro Cut Series sunflowers have no serious pests or diseases. Adjust staking and wind protection as plants mature. Pro Cut Series sunflower seeds mature in as early as 50 – 65 days as 48 – 72” tall bushy uprights with a 12” spread and one 3 – 4” pollenless head circled in petals of sunburst, orange, gold, red, and mixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common misconception about flowering \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e heads is that they track the sun across the sky. Immature sunflower buds will exhibit this tendency, while mature heads are fixed throughout the day, generally facing an eastern direction. The leaves and foliage, however, will lean towards the sun for full light advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}