{"product_id":"sunflower-kong-hybrid","title":"Sunflower, Kong Hybrid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product under title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product detailed description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eThe most stunning of our giant sunflowers, with sturdy stems and lush leaves. It forms a massive wall of foliage topped off with extra large, perfectly round 10\" golden flowers. Rapid growth from seed to maturity by mid-summer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product detailed description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"true\" class=\"collapsibleTab allow active\" data-collapsible=\"true\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-role=\"trigger\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow and Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"collapsibleContent\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-block How to Sow and Plant\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers are grown from seed sown directly in the garden after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow seeds in average soil in full sun after all danger of frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen choosing a site consider that sunflowers need a well-drained soil.  They face the sun, so make sure they are in an open area of the garden. The taller varieties will cast shadows on other plants, so plant these at the north end of your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the soil by removing weeds and working organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost plants respond well to soils amended with organic matter. Compost is a wonderful form of organic matter with a good balance of nutrients and an ideal pH level, it can be added to your planting area at any time. If compost is not available, top dress the soil after planting with 1-2 inches of organic mulch, which will begin to breakdown into compost. After the growing season, a soil test will indicate what soil amendments are needed for the following season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds ½ inch deep in groups of 2 or 3 seeds. Space the groups 18-24 inches apart, depending on the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm soil lightly, water and keep evenly moist. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings will emerge in 7-10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to one plant per group when seedlings have two sets of leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloom Valley","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":51411358613815,"sku":null,"price":1943.22,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":51411358646583,"sku":null,"price":2777.22,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/0321\/0039\/files\/45b2a2c05a8f707c3533f366ef2980de.webp?v=1764515016","url":"https:\/\/bloom-valley-2.myshopify.com\/products\/sunflower-kong-hybrid","provider":"Bloom Valley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}