{"product_id":"sunflower-yellow-pygmy-30211134","title":"Sunflower Seeds 'Yellow Pygmy'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf sunflower ideal for small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon-yellow blooms with Brown centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible seeds from mature flower heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf sunflower ‘Yellow Pygmy’ is perfect for small spaces, with each plant bearing a classic lemon-yellow sunflower with a Brown centre on a sturdy stem. This compact sunflower is perfect for a container on a sunny patio or the front of a border. The big, bright flowers are very popular with bees, and look fabulous in cut flower displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill a small (7-8cm) pot with \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Seed Compost\" href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 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. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Potting \u0026amp; Propagation\" href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlace in a propagator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at 15-20°C or cover pot with cling film and leave in a warm room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when the risk of frost has passed. Water well until established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflower seeds are not only for wild birds. Cut and hang the mature sunflower seed head upside down in a warm, well-ventilated room. Once dry push the seeds out of the head and store in a dry cloth bag. Eat as required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":40909481443379,"sku":"30211134","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/30211134-Sunflower-Yellow-Pygmy.jpg?v=1761314395","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/sunflower-yellow-pygmy-30211134","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}