About Sunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe The most familiar and iconic of all the classic sunflowers, our Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower seeds may look like the kind you can eat, but we think you'll find them much more rewarding when planted in a sunny location. These beautiful flowers live up to their name and can grow up to a towering 12 feet high with 10+ inch blooms!! A favorite variety for eating and growing, and perfect for a kid's garden Annual; A crowd favorite! Prefers full sun exposure How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds If you would like to harvest the seeds to replant next year, wait until the end of the bloom cycle. Sunflower blooms often last 30 to 45 days. Toward the end of this period, the green back of the flower head will begin to turn yellow and will usually droop at this time. You will also see the seeds swelling on the face of the sunflower. Cover the flowers with paper bags to protect it from birds. Cut off the flower heads, and leave them inside the brown paper bag. Store this bag in a well-ventilated place like a garage until fully dry. Rub along the seeds with the palm of your hand and the seeds should fall right out into your bag. You can also work over a cookie sheet, if it seems easier. Store seeds in a cool, dry environment until you are ready to reseed next year. To eat: Soak overnight in water, or salt water. Drain, spread on a shallow baking sheet, and roast for three hours at 200F or until crisp. Our seeds are fortified with Mycorrhizae This is a fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of the plants to grow stronger root systems. Mycorrhizal fungi are tiny, helpful fungi that live in the soil and form a partnership with plant roots. They attach to the roots and act like natural extensions, helping plants absorb more water and nutrients, especially phosphorus. In return, the plant provides the fungi with food in the form of sugars. This natural relationship makes plants stronger, healthier, and more resistant to drought and diseases. It improve soil health and boost plant growth without the need for too many fertilizers. Non GMO Bulk Cornflower/Bachelor Button Flower Seeds - Tall Blue Centaurea cy... Non GMO Bulk Ox-Eye Daisy Flower Seeds Chrysanthemum leucanthemum Non GMO Bulk Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower Seeds- Helianthus annuus Non GMO Bulk Shasta Daisy Flower Seeds Chrysanthemum Maximum Non GMO Bulk Southeast Wildflower Seed Mix 25 Species of Wildflower Seeds Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Customer Reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars 73 3.8 out of 5 stars 55 4.2 out of 5 stars 83 3.6 out of 5 stars 23 4.0 out of 5 stars 31 Non-GMO ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Sunlight Exposure Full Sun Full Sun Full Sun Full Sun Full Sun Expected Blooming Period Spring to Fall Spring through Summer Spring Summer Spring to Fall
