Lemon Queen Sunflowers Seeds

LEMON QUEEN Sunflowers NONGMO - 15 Seeds

Lemon Queen Sunflower Growing Guide

Lemon Queen sunflowers are a beautiful variety of sunflower that produces bright lemon yellow blooms. They are relatively easy to grow and can reach heights of up to 7 feet. Lemon Queen sunflowers are a popular choice for both cut flowers and seed production.

When to plant Lemon Queen sunflowers

Lemon Queen sunflowers should be planted in the spring after the last frost. The ideal soil temperature for sunflower seed germination is between 70° and 75°F.

Where to plant Lemon Queen sunflowers

Lemon Queen sunflowers need full sun and well-drained soil. They are tolerant of poor soil and drought conditions, but they will thrive with regular watering and fertilization.

How to plant Lemon Queen sunflowers

To plant Lemon Queen sunflowers, direct sow the seeds into the ground. Space the seeds 12-18 inches apart. Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep. Water the seeds regularly and keep them in a sunny spot.

Caring for Lemon Queen sunflowers

Lemon Queen sunflowers need regular watering, but be careful not to overwater them, as this can lead to root rot. Fertilize Lemon Queen sunflowers every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

To encourage more blooms, deadhead Lemon Queen sunflowers regularly. Deadheading is the process of removing spent blooms. This will signal the plant to produce more flowers.

Harvesting Lemon Queen sunflowers

Lemon Queen sunflowers can be harvested for fresh cut flowers or dried flowers. To harvest for fresh cut flowers, cut the stems at a 45-degree angle when the flowers are in full bloom. To harvest for dried flowers, cut the stems when the flowers are just beginning to open. Tie the stems together in bunches and hang them upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area.

Tips for growing Lemon Queen sunflowers

• Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-drained soil.
• Plant the seeds 12-18 inches apart.
• Water the seeds regularly and keep them in a sunny spot.
• Fertilize Lemon Queen sunflowers every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• Deadhead Lemon Queen sunflowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
• Stake Lemon Queen sunflowers to prevent them from falling over.

Enjoy your Lemon Queen sunflowers!

Additional tips:

• Lemon Queen sunflowers are a great food source for birds and bees.
• Lemon Queen sunflowers can be used to make sunflower oil, sunflower butter, and sunflower flour.
• Lemon Queen sunflowers are also a popular ingredient in herbal teas and other herbal products.