Sunflower Seeds 'Irish Eyes'

• Bright golden yellow with striking centres
• Multiple flower heads
• A shorter variety suitable for pots, but just as imposing with its multiple flowers
• Edible dried seeds from mature flower head

Sowing Indoors

Fill a small (7-8cm) pot with seed compost, shake and level firm with the base of another pot. Water well with a fine rose. Sow seeds individually into compost, pushing seeds to 1cm deep. Place in a propagator at 15-20°C or cover pot with cling film and leave in a warm room.

Growing On

When shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 10°C.

Planting Out

Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when risk of frost has passed. Water well until established.

Sowing Outdoors

Sow seeds in pre-watered soil at a depth of 1.5cm in their flowering positions. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. Thin out as required.

Aftercare

Water well, especially in warm weather and feed regularly when flowering starts.