Sunflower 'Valentin'
This extraordinary and colourful sunflower is rich in contrast with its lemon yellow petals and black centres. The branching, half-tall plants need full sun and a rich soil. Ideal for cut flower growers.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Helianthus annuusFlower colour: light yellowVegetation period: annualUse of flowers and herbs: Cut flower, Edible blossom, Good for insects and bees, Isolated standHeight in cm: 160
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 40Planting distance (cm): 40 x 40Sowing depth: 2-3 cm
increasingly from
Azienda agricola "La Torre" / Wim Brus
Wim Brus propagates seeds according to biodynamic principles on the farm Azienda agricola ‘La Torre’ in Bologna, located in the Apennines at an altitude of around 650 metres.
gutSaat UG / Michael Hiss
The biodynamic seed propagation farm gutSaat UG is located in the Upper Rhine Valley near the Kaiserstuhl mountains in Eichstetten.
Matthias Funk
Matthias Funk propagates Demeter-certified seeds on his farm in Oberndorf, near Donauwörth at the confluence of the Danube and Lech rivers in the Lechauen.
Organic
Diverse
Reliable
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