Mexican Sunflower Seeds

Name: Mexican Sunflower Seeds
Brand: Sow Right Seeds
Price: 3.49 USD
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Mexican Sunflower Seeds | Product Features

High-quality Mexican Sunflower Seeds for planting.
Stunning scarlet-orange flowers stand tall with bushy dark green foliage.
Beautiful butterflies and bees love these sweet, nectar filled sunflowers.
Heat and drought tolerant annual blooms bright, even in poor soil.
Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
Packet contains 1 g of Non-GMO, Heirloom seeds (about 110 seeds).

This sunflower-like annual (Tithonia Rotundifolia) has radiant scarlet-orange flowers that attract a lot of attention! It is favored by hummingbirds, bumblebees, and butterflies - especially monarchs! Individual single daisy-like flower can grow as wide as 3.5" on bushy plants 5'-7' in height. Start sunflower seeds indoors for early blooms.

Start indoors under lights 5 to 6 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost has passed. Select a sunny location with rich soil. Prefers drier conditions when mature.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds Growing Details
Botanical Name	Tithonia Rotundifolia
Plant Spacing	20-24”
Planting Depth	1/4”
Spread	2-3’
Height	4-6’’
Germination Temp	70 °F
Light Required	Full Sun
Life Cycle	Annual
Days to Germination	10-14 Days
Days to Maturity	80-90 Days
Planting Zone	8-11
Flower Form	Daisy-like
Yield	High
Growth Rate	Fast
Growing Season	Spring - Fall
Blooming Season	Summer - Fall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mexican sunflowers can be great for growing outdoors in pots. When planting in pots, choose a large breathable container. Since these plants do not grow well with excess moisture, select a pot with large drain holes.

Yes, if they are allowed to produce seed and have good growing conditions, Mexican sunflowers may self seed.

Yes, Mexican sunflower seeds are edible, but not as tasty as other sunflower seeds.
Though related to them, Mexican sunflowers are not true sunflowers, and their seeds do not look or taste like traditional sunflower seeds. These bitter seeds can still be eaten, but they are better suited for planting.

As the seeds get ready to be harvested, the seed heads turn brown and begin to droop. The seed can be prickly, so you may need to wear gloves while handling them. Remove the seeds and spread them out to finish drying. Once they are fully dry, then store in a cool, dark location to plant again another season.