{"product_id":"sunshine-field-mix-sunflower-seeds","title":"Sunshine Field Mix Sunflower Seeds - Open Pollinated Heirloom Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome fields need a little more than one color. The \u003cstrong\u003eSunshine Field Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hand-curated blend of nine \u003cstrong\u003eopen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e sunflower varieties chosen for range, from towering Mammoth Greystripe heads that stand shoulder-high to compact Teddy Bear blooms, rich burgundy Autumn Beauty, pale Lemon Queen, and the deep-hued Midnight Rouge. Together they fill a row or a whole bed with color from mid-summer straight through first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery variety in this mix is open-pollinated. That means you can save seeds from the plants you love, replant them next season, and they will grow true. One pound of seeds becomes a self-sustaining garden tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown and selected for Kansas conditions, full sun, heat, and wind, these varieties are resilient growers that reward low-maintenance gardening. They draw pollinators hard all season, make excellent cut flowers, and the oil-type Peredovik variety provides a natural seed source for songbirds in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the mix, all open-pollinated heirlooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMammoth Greystripe\u003c\/strong\u003e, Classic giant, 10–12 ft tall, heavy seed heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e, Deep burgundy-red petals, striking and unusual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Warm orange-red with a dark center\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soft pale yellow, exceptional pollinator magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, Multicolor mix of gold, bronze, and mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e, Near-black petals with gold tips, conversation piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeddy Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fluffy double-petal, compact 2–3 ft, great for borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Sunspot\u003c\/strong\u003e, Short-statured, large 10-inch heads on 2 ft plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeredovik\u003c\/strong\u003e, Russian oilseed type, high-fat seeds loved by birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil reaches 50F. Kansas gardeners: sow mid-April through early June. Plant 1 inch deep, 6–12 inches apart in full sun. Thin to 12–18 inches for largest heads. Drought tolerant once established, water deeply but infrequently. No fertilizer needed in average garden soil; excess nitrogen pushes foliage over flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers are allelopathic, they suppress nearby plant growth. Plant them at the edge of beds or in a dedicated row, not mixed into vegetable gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll varieties are open-pollinated. Dry seed heads fully on the stalk before cutting, then store in a cool dry place. Your best plants become next year's seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking for a statement piece in your garden?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mammoth-sunflower-seeds-giant-heirloom-open-pollinated\"\u003eMammoth Sunflower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e are also available individually for gardeners who want a dedicated stand of the giant greystripe variety.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/how-to-grow-sunflowers-in-kansas-a-zone-6b-growing-guide\"\u003eHow to Grow Sunflowers in Kansas: A Zone 6b Guide\u003c\/a\u003e - planting dates, spacing, watering, and harvest tips for Zone 6b.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":46697262219453,"sku":"APP-SEED-SUNFLOWER-SUNSHINE-MIX-50","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":46697262252221,"sku":"APP-SEED-SUNFLOWER-SUNSHINE-MIX-100","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Mixed_Field.jpg?v=1776990513","url":"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/products\/sunshine-field-mix-sunflower-seeds","provider":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}