Now is the perfect time to get sunflower seeds in the ground, giving your plants plenty of time to develop strong root structures before the summer heat.
The Sunflower Seed Initiative has an amazing array of 66 varieties across these major categories: Dwarf Sunflowers (20 varieties); 4- to 5-Foot-Tall Sunflowers (15 choices); 5- to 6-Foot-Tall Sunflowers (22 options) and 6 Foot Tall and Taller (9 to choose from). There is a special subsection of 8 varieties that produce seeds for human consumption.
Many of the dwarf varieties can be grown in pots and containers on a porch, patio or balcony. No garden space required! On the other end of the spectrum are giants like 'Kong Hybrid' and 'Mongolian Giant' which routinely reach heights of 12 feet or more. There is truly something here for everyone.
The pictures listed in order are:
Kong Hybrid (6’ +)
Mongolian Giant (6’ +)
Earthwalker (6’ +)
Mammoth Grey Stripe (6’ +)
Santa Fe Sunset (5-6’)
Shock-O-Lat (5-6’)
Valentine (5-6’)
Starburst ‘Lemon Éclair’ (5-6’)
Equinox (4-5’)
Ring Of Fire (4-5’)
Razzmatazz Mix (4-5’)
Italian Green Heart (4-5’)
Balcony Beauty (Dwarf)
Teddy Bear (Dwarf)
Irish Eyes (Dwarf)
Firecracker (Dwarf)
Our frozen river and yard—we won’t be planting anytime soon!
Go to
www.sunflowerseedinitiative.com/shop
for all the details. If need be, highlight this web address, right click and go to the page. Add your choices to your cart and proceed to check out. Use discount code WELCOME20 to receive $20 off your order of $20 or more. Payment can be made by credit or debit card, PayPal or Venmo. Orders are mailed out within 3 business days of receipt of payment.
There is information on the website about growing sunflowers and also harvesting edible seeds.
There is also information about the Sunflower Seed Initiative, which exists to provide information about and generate funding for urgent orphan care in war-torn Ukraine. All net proceeds from seed sales are donated to Lifesong For Orphans in Gridley Illinois for the construction of a Trauma Care Center in western Ukraine for the country's most traumatized orphans.
You will greatly enjoy growing these flowers, knowing that at the same time you are helping marginalized and disadvantaged children thousands of miles away. Join us in growing overwhelming beauty! Last year there were 750+ participants in 550+ locales across 34 states and the District of Columbia. We would love to have you join our ranks this year!
We are sure that you will find many varieties that spark you interest. You can start these in your gardens real soon. What are you waiting for?
Send us a response with any questions.
Rob Schulze
Sunflower Seed Initiative
Deerfield, Massachusetts