Organic Mexican Sunflower
Direct Seed (recommended): After final frost, sow every 8" and thin to one every ~2'. Light required to germ, so barely cover seed. Full sun is best. Any (even poor) soil is suitable. Harvest flowers when 90% open for bouquets.
Transplant: Sow indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost, transplanting after frost with spacing below.
Sowing Date: After frost; Late May- early June
Seed Depth: 1/2 inch
Days to Germination: 7-14 days
Days to Maturity: 85
Plant spacing after thinning: 2 feet
Height: 5-7 feet