{"product_id":"sunflower","title":"Sunflower","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"183teuo\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eBlack Oil Sunflower – No.1 (Annual)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eA fast-growing, single-season sunflower producing large, pollen-rich blooms that strongly attract bees and other pollinators. Also produces high-energy seeds favored by birds. Easy to grow and well-suited to small garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eSowing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ojywkg\" data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eDepth: 20–30 mm (¾–1¼ inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k4ajun\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eGermination: 7–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3vz4l\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eSpacing: 15–30 cm (6–12 in) apart for best growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tohqf7\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eCan be sown dense, but plants will compete and stay smaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eCoverage (dense sowing):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~10–20 sq ft per 20 g\u003cbr data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eCoverage (proper spacing):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~30–60 sq ft per 20 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8mugcs\" data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eHeight: typically 4–7 ft depending on spacing and soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uegs3r\" data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eSun: full sun required (6+ hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tip9rc\" data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eWater: moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ol66bu\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eSoil: average garden soil is sufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eHelpful info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lh9j7v\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eBlooms mid to late summer; strong nectar and pollen source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y8vfw3\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eLeaving seed heads supports birds and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"migb38\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eStagger planting every 2–3 weeks for extended bloom period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fzzs1d\" data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eWorks well as a visual backdrop in flowerbeds or along fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1y5ae95\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eGeneral Sowing (Urban \/ Flowerbeds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7oos58\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost (late spring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gwt88q\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen top 2–5 cm of soil, remove weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g7alc5\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place seeds at proper depth and cover with soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dbws9w\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist until established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1407\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For cleaner appearance in small beds, plant in small clusters instead of broadcasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x6lixm\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eGeneral Sowing (All Varieties)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uqnnt6\" data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (April–June) or early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ck62y9\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred (minimum 4–6 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x0p3eh\" data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen topsoil (top 2–5 cm), remove weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c24htk\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcast evenly, lightly rake or press in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dbws9w\" data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist until established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2563\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix seed with dry sand for even distribution in small flowerbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findlay Creek Apiary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462870810860,"sku":"SF-20g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/4193\/2524\/files\/How-to-Grow-Black-Oil-Sunflowers-Feature.jpg?v=1775024975","url":"https:\/\/findlaycreekapiary.ca\/products\/sunflower","provider":"Findlay Creek Apiary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}