Procut Gold Lite DMR is a compact F1 hybrid sunflower bred specifically for cut flower production, maturing in just 55 to 65 days from seed. This variety combines the golden blooms gardeners love with downy mildew resistance and a tidier growth habit that suits both containers and garden beds across hardiness zones 2 through 11. Direct seeding after the last frost delivers the fastest results, though early indoor sowing followed by careful transplanting can help you sequence harvests throughout the season. The 'Lite' in the name refers to its refined appearance, making it as welcome in a vase as it is in the garden.
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Golden petals unfold on a compact plant that stays manageable without sacrificing flower quality, reaching maturity in under two months. Downy mildew resistance removes a major headache for sunflower growers, while the hybrid vigor ensures consistent, high-quality blooms suited to cutting. The tight, uniform growth habit means you can plant at just 4-inch spacing, letting you maximize production in small areas.
Procut Gold Lite DMR excels as a cut flower, delivering long stems and full blooms ideal for floral arrangements and bouquets. Gardeners also plant it directly in beds and borders for season-long color and to attract pollinators.
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Sow seeds into 72 or 50-cell flats 2 to 3 weeks before your planned transplant date. Sunflowers dislike root disturbance, so handle seedlings with care to avoid damaging roots during the transplanting process.
Transplant outdoors after your last frost date, when soil has warmed and hardened-off seedlings show vigorous growth.
Direct seed 1/2 inch deep after your last frost date when soil temperature is reliably between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Succession-sow every 1 to 2 weeks to stagger harvests throughout the season.
Flowers can be harvested at three different stages depending on your intended use: harvest tight when color first shows for the longest vase life, pick at intermediate stages for fuller arrangements, or wait until blooms are almost completely open. For dried flowers, allow blooms to open fully before harvesting, then hang to dry or use silica gel for faster preservation.
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