{"product_id":"sunflower-seeds-for-home-sowing","title":"Sunflower Seeds – Desi Podduthirugudu Variety | Suryakanti | High Germination for Home Gardening","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGermination Time: 7-12 days\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer and monsoon\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: 3-6 feet\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 3-4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eLife Span: Annual flowering plant\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Growing Temperature: 20-30°C\u003cbr\u003eBlooming Time: 60-75 days after sowing\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Required: Low to moderate\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag or larger, garden beds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications of Desi Sunflower (Podduthirugudu) Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis classic Desi Sunflower variety produces large, bright yellow blooms with dark centers, a familiar and cheerful sight in Indian gardens. Known for its tall, sturdy stalks and the way its flower head follows the sun through the day, it's a favorite for adding height and brightness to gardens, and its blooms attract pollinators while also being suitable for cut-flower use and seed harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \/ Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClassic bright yellow blooms — a cheerful, familiar garden favorite\u003cbr\u003eTall flowers add strong visual impact to garden beds and borders\u003cbr\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003cbr\u003eSeeds can be harvested for snacking or bird feed once mature\u003cbr\u003eSturdy, relatively low-maintenance once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care for Sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSowing: Sow seeds ½-1 inch deep directly into well-drained, fertile soil, as sunflowers generally don't transplant well. Space plants adequately to accommodate their eventual height and spread.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing: Water regularly, especially during the early growth stage; established plants tolerate some drought. Provide support\/staking in windy areas, as tall stalks can bend or break under strong wind.\u003cbr\u003eBlooming: Flowers typically appear 60-75 days after sowing. A single large bloom per stalk is typical, though some branching varieties may produce multiple smaller flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions While Growing Sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProvide staking support in windy or exposed locations, as tall stalks are prone to bending\u003cbr\u003eAvoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot\u003cbr\u003eWatch for aphids and birds (which are drawn to developing seed heads); use organic pest control or netting if needed\u003cbr\u003eSpace plants adequately to prevent overcrowding and allow full growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses in Indian Languages:\u003cbr\u003eTelugu: పొద్దుతిరుగుడు (Podduthirugudu)\u003cbr\u003eHindi: सूरजमुखी (Suryamukhi)\u003cbr\u003eTamil: சூரியகாந்தி (Suryakanthi)\u003cbr\u003eKannada: ಸೂರ್ಯಕಾಂತಿ (Suryakanti)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanashree Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53240022401184,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2234\/5376\/files\/sunflower-seeds-desi-podduthirugudu-variety-vanashree-organics-1_740b96ef-4c67-4e99-bc68-f2a365d5b73e.png?v=1789925810","url":"https:\/\/www.vanashreeorganics.com\/products\/sunflower-seeds-for-home-sowing","provider":"Vanashree Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}