Tarahumara White Seeded Sunflower, Heirloom over 300 years old

The Seed Savers Exchange - A well-adapted introduction, most likely of Canadian Mennonite origin, later adopted by the Tarahumara tribe. Solid gold flowers are 8-10" in diameter. Primarily ivory-colored edible seeds with an occasional striped seed. Tolerant of poor conditions. Plants grow 6-9' tall. Annual, 80 days.

Characteristics:

• Organic
• Annual flowers with golden petals grow to 10 inches across
• Edible seeds
• Plants grow to 6-9 feet tall
• Tolerates poor soil
• 80 days
• 25 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.

Sow 1/2" Deep

Plant 6" Apart

Germination 10-14 days

Plant 24-36" apart

Light: Full Sun

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