Little Veggie Patch Co - Sunflower 'Hi-Sun' Heirloom Seeds

The Hi Sun grows up to 1.2m tall and is ideal as a bee-attracting border, and to provide a wind break and much-needed shade for some of your summer crops. It also produces good yields of high quality sunflower seeds for snacking.

When to Plant:

Zone 1: August - January

Zone 2: August - January

Zone 3: Anytime

Zone 4: Anytime

Soil: Sunflowers will grow in most soil types, but will prefer well-drained soil that is prepared with compost.

Soil pH Level: 6.5 - 7.5

Position: Full sun, with protection from wind. Sunflowers are tall plants that will cast a shadow, so position accordingly.

Spacing: 20cm - 30cm

Depth: 1cm - 3cm

Companion Plants:

Cucumber, Melon, Squash & Sweetcorn

Approximate no. of seeds: 15-20

Note: Sourced locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination.