Tall Hybrid Sunflower Seeds | Farmers Stop

Sunflower Tall Hybrid Quality Seeds

Sunflower Tall Hybrid Quality Seeds is a sunflower seed selection from Farmers Stop. Use this flower seed selection for a seasonal garden display, with the final position chosen to suit the species and its mature size.

Variety details

• Product Description:
• Brighten up your garden, farm, or commercial landscape with our Sunflower Tall Hybrid Quality Seeds . These seeds are specially bred for tall, sturdy stems and large, golden-yellow blooms that not only add visual appeal but are also ideal for cut flowers and ornamental use. Highly adaptable to Indian climatic conditions, this hybrid performs excellently in both tropical and semi-arid regions.
• Key Features:
• 🌞 Tall, vigorous plants reaching up to 6–9 feet in height
• 🌼 Large blooms with a prominent central disc, perfect for floral arrangements
• 🐝 Pollinator-friendly , attracting bees and butterflies
• 💧 Moderate water requirement and drought tolerance
• 🧪 High seed viability and uniform germination
• 🌱 Growing Guidelines (India-Specific)
• Best Sowing Time:
• North India: February to April (Spring-Summer) and June-July (Kharif)
• South/Central India: Year-round with irrigation; ideal sowing: January–March and August–October
• Ideal Growing Conditions:
• Temperature: 20°C to 35°C
• Sunlight: Full sun exposure (at least 6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam or black cotton soil with good organic content
• Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.5
• Sowing Method:
• Spacing:
• Row-to-row: 60 cm
• Plant-to-plant: 30 cm
• Sowing Depth: 2.5–3.5 cm
• Seed Rate: Approx. 2–2.5 kg per acre
• Germination Time: 5–7 days under optimal conditions
• Fertilizer Recommendation (per acre):
• Basal dose:
• FYM (well-rotted manure): 8–10 tons
• NPK: 40:60:40 kg (Nitrogen:Phosphorus:Potassium)
• Top Dressing:
• Apply remaining 20 kg Nitrogen at 30–35 days after sowing
• Irrigation Schedule:
• First irrigation immediately after sowing
• Subsequent watering every 7–10 days depending on weather and soil moisture
• Critical stages: Germination, flowering, and seed setting
• Pest & Disease Management:
• Common Pests: Helicoverpa (fruit borer), leaf hopper – use neem-based bio-pesticides or pheromone traps
• Diseases: Downy mildew, rust – treat with Trichoderma or copper-based organic fungicides as needed
• Harvesting:
• Duration: 85–100 days from sowing
• Harvest when the back of the flower head turns yellow and seeds are firm
• Ideal for fresh flower markets, bouquet use, and home decoration
• 🎯 Use Cases:
• Home gardens
• Commercial flower farming
• Hotel & resort landscaping
• Decorative borders and cut flower arrangements

Sowing and establishment

Sow in clean nursery trays or small pots filled with a fine, well-drained growing medium. Follow the packet’s covering instructions, particularly for very small or pelleted seeds. Keep the medium gently moist.

Growing and harvest

Move established seedlings gradually into their final growing position. Provide the light and spacing appropriate to the species. Water at the root zone and avoid prolonged saturation. Remove spent flowers where suitable to keep the display tidy.

Choose your required pack size from the available options. Follow the supplied packet for variety-specific spacing, sowing season and treatment instructions.