{"product_id":"sunflower-big-smile-seed","title":"Sunflower - Big Smile Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW Variety for 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and branching, with bright golden-yellow blooms and dark centers. Ideal for small beds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Seeds per Packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\/Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62″ - 80\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-14 days at 21-24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTransplant: Sunflowers\u003cspan\u003e dislike root disturbance. If planting for an early crop of sunflowers, start indoors 2-3 weeks prior to planting out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDirect Seeding (recommended): Direct seed after all threats of frost have passed, 1\/2\" deep. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDo not pinch. This is a single-stem variety, so pinching will result in low-quality or no blooming at all. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuccession-sow every 1-2 weeks for a longer harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eFresh: Flowers are ready to be cut when the petals are just starting to unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDried: Not a common dried flower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lily Stone Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155963265260,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/6930\/9354\/files\/A495.jpg?v=1767387928","url":"https:\/\/shop.lilystonegardens.com\/products\/sunflower-big-smile-seed","provider":"Lily Stone Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}