Velvet Queen Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Hopi Black Dye sunflowers grow tall and strong, and their flower have sunny yellow petals with a dark purple center. This sunflower variety comes from the Hopi, a Native American tribe, who used it for dyeing. They used it to create grey and purples hues on their basketry and textiles, like cotton and wool. The seeds are edible for humans and birds, and are rich and easy to shell.

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS : Towards the end of September, sunflower seeds start to reach maturity. The stem dries up and the flower starts to bend down. It’s time to harvest! Cut the entire flower heads. Let them dry in a dry space. Check regularly to make sure the sunflowers are not getting moldy. After a few days, the seeds will sound ‘hollow’ and ‘dry’ when running your fingers over them. You then only need to rub over to remove what’s left of the flowers, and scratch with your fingers to detach the seeds.

Plant type: Annual

Flower color: Red

Quantity: Envelope of about 20 seeds

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Rich

Watering: Low water requirement

Sowing: Inside

Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost

Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days

Germination: 7 à 12 jours

Plant spacing: 20 cm

Row spacing: 1 m

Depth: 1 cm to 2 cm

Width: 50 cm to 75 cm

Height: 1,5 m to 2 m

Family: Asteraceae

Characteristic: Edible

Velvet Queen Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

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