Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Helianthus annuus
Short in stature with a big head and cheerful disposition. This Halfling variety grows to about 1.2 m and has a central flower head a tad smaller than the Giant Russian and some side shoots with smaller flowering heads. Strong and sturdy they are a great option for windy positions and much earlier flowering than the taller varieties. The seeds and petals are edible. Produces a large amount of seed to feed middle earth folk or chooks. 20 seeds.
Organic
Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Annual
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Sow into trays or direct into garden in a sunny spot. Keep well watered, & feed with liquid fertiliser once established. May need staking for support in windy areas. Takes ~60 days to flower.
Height
1.2 m
Spacing/Spread
0.4 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Oct 1st to Jan 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Jan 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st