Soluna Sunflower is a sun-loving annual bred for gardeners who want reliable, vibrant blooms without constant fussing. These cheerful flowers thrive in full sun and need remarkably little water once established, making them a smart choice for hot climates or low-maintenance gardens. Direct sow seeds into warm soil in spring, space them 3 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart, and you'll have cut flowers and potential seeds by mid-summer.
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This cultivar's real strength lies in its low water demands and straightforward growing habits. Plant seeds directly into the garden as soon as soil reaches 55°F, water deeply but infrequently to encourage strong root systems, and the plant does the rest. The mature flower heads produce abundant seeds that gardeners can harvest for eating or saving, and cutting the central head actually stimulates more side shoots to bloom throughout the season.
Soluna Sunflower excels as a cut flower for indoor arrangements and as a seed producer for home harvest. Cut flowers in the morning just after they open for the longest vase life. The gray and white striped seeds are particularly prized for eating; gardeners can dry the mature seed heads, rub off the seeds, and enjoy them salted as a snack or save them for replanting next year.
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Direct sow seeds into the garden as soon as the soil warms to at least 55°F. Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows spaced 30 inches apart.
For cut flowers, harvest in the morning just after the blooms open. Use a clean knife and place stems immediately in a clean vase with a few drops of chlorine bleach in the water to extend vase life. For seed heads, harvest when the bracts begin to shrivel. Hang the flower heads upside down in a barn or shed to dry completely, then rub the seeds off. Once fully dry, the seeds can be soaked overnight in 1 gallon of water before salting and eating, or stored dry for next year's planting.
Cutting the mature central flower head will promote side-shoot flower production, extending your bloom season throughout the growing period.
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