{"product_id":"sunflower-sunbird-1418-organic","title":"Sunflower Sunbird Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunbird is a vigorous, tall-growing Sunflower producing large, bright yellow flowers followed by generous heads of tasty edible seeds. Growing to approximately 2 m tall, this hardy variety makes an impressive addition to productive gardens, pollinator plantings and the back of garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly versatile Sunflower, Sunbird can be grown for its mature edible seeds, used as a nutritious microgreen or planted as poultry forage. The large flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, while mature seed heads can also provide valuable food for seed-eating birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought hardy and disease resistant, Sunbird thrives in warm weather and full sun. Plants are fast growing and perform best in fertile, well-drained soil, although established plants tolerate relatively dry conditions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding excessively wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to early summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 2–3 cm deep. Keep soil moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin seedlings to approximately 30–50 cm apart in full sun. Choose a position protected from strong winds or provide support as plants become tall and heavy flower heads develop. For microgreens, sow densely into trays and harvest while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649647825114,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46847440617690,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46847440781530,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Sunflower_Sunfola4_018d1da5-c02c-4f5a-9a63-963d54333847.jpg?v=1770861246","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/sunflower-sunbird-1418-organic","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}