{"product_id":"black-russian-sunflower","title":"Black Russian Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Russian is a towering sunflower (Helianthus annuus) that produces delicious black seeds for baking, roasting, or bird feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows up to 12 ft tall with a flower head that reaches 15 to 18 inches wide, making a bold statement in any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helianthus annuus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual sunflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed traits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 18 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible seeds for baking and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird feed and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracting birds, bees, and squirrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall garden backdrops and screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying stems for firewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in full sun after the last frost in a spot sheltered from strong wind, since the tall stalks can catch a breeze. Keep soil moist while seedlings establish, then let plants reach for the sky and form their large seed heads. Harvest seed heads once the backs turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black seeds are nutty and rich, good toasted or baked and a favorite of backyard birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792553939222,"sku":"SUN07","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/sun07black_russian_sunflower_0510453e-942d-4dbf-b929-cfc3dc35b2fb.jpg?v=1764687895","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/black-russian-sunflower","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}