Sunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe
- Annual; A crowd favorite!
- Delicious seeds
- Prefers full sun exposure
Fast Facts
About Sunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe
Helianthus annuus
Buy Sunflower Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Heirloom Mammoth Grey-Stripe Sunflower Seeds -Helianthus annuus
The most familiar and iconic of all the classic sunflowers, our Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower seeds may look like the kind you can eat, but we think you'll find them much more rewarding when planted in a sunny location. These beautiful flowers live up to their name and can grow up to a towering 12 feet high with 10+ inch blooms!!
Fast Facts
About Sunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe
Helianthus annuus
Buy Sunflower Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Heirloom Mammoth Grey-Stripe Sunflower Seeds -Helianthus annuus
The most familiar and iconic of all the classic sunflowers, our Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower seeds may look like the kind you can eat, but we think you'll find them much more rewarding when planted in a sunny location. These beautiful flowers live up to their name and can grow up to a towering 12 feet high with 10+ inch blooms!!
How to Plant Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflowers
When to Plant Sunflower Seeds
It is recommended to sow your sunflower seeds directly into your garden rather than start them in starter pots. Sunflowers send down long taproots that can be stunted in small pots. Once all danger of frost has passed and both daytime and nighttime temperatures reach 55F to 60F you are ready to sow your sunflower seeds.
Where to Plant Sunflower Seeds
Sunflowers grow best in full-sun locations – receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun exposure per day. Though sunflowers are not finicky, they do appreciate loose, well-draining soil. Choose a location that is sheltered from strong winds, perhaps along a fence or near a building. Also consider the height that the particular variety will reach.
How to Plant Sunflower Seeds
Once you have chosen your location, dig down to a depth of 2 inches and turn the soil over to loosen it. Many seeds, like poppies, need sun to germinate. This is not the case with sunflowers and in fact need to be pressed 1 inch deep into the soil. If left on the soil surface, more than likely birds will come and eat them before they ever get anywhere close to germination. Final spacing should be 36” apart for giant sunflowers, 24’ apart for regular-sized and 12” apart for miniature varieties.
How to Care for Sunflowers
Sunflowers are usually problem-free. Plant early enough so that autumn frosts do not cut your sunflowers’ life cycle short. Too much rainfall before and after germination can cause the seeds to rot or bring on downy mildew. Be sure to seed after the rainy season to avoid this.
If you would like to harvest the seeds to either replant next year, wait until the end of the bloom cycle. Sunflowers blooms often last 30-45 days. Toward the end of this period, the green back of the flower head will begin to turn yellow and will usually droop at this time. You will also see the seeds swelling on the face of the sunflower. Cover the flowers with paper bags to protect them from birds. Cut off the flower heads and leave inside the brown paper bag. Store this bag in a well-ventilated place like a garage until fully dry. Rub along the seeds with the palm of your hand and the seeds should fall right out into your bag, or work over a cookie sheet. Store seeds in a cool, dry environment until you are ready to reseed next year.
To eat: Soak overnight in water, or salt water. Drain, spread on a shallow baking sheet, and roast for 3 hours at 200F or until crisp.
Seed Coverage for Sunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 10 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 30 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 125 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 500 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Pounds |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
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From Our Customers
5.00/5 Based on 4 Reviews
Mammoth is right!
Our sunflower was 12 feet tall. It was a huge tree! Beautiful! I’d post a pic if I could!
- Mammoth Sunflowers, May 2020
MAMMOTH GREY STRIPE ARE AWESOME!
I had never planted sunflowers before June 2017. They averaged a foot of growth per WEEK finally reaching a height of 6 feet ABOVE my 6-foot white fence! Strangers stopped by to take photos. The heads measured up to 18 inches across! After losing one stalk on a windy day we tied the rest to our fence with twine. This year I couldn't find Mammoth Grey so tried another kind. It's so slow growing I've decided to order Mammoth Grey and start over, even though it's mid-June. These were beyond my wildest dreams!
- Garden Girl, Jun 2018
Very pleased!
we ordered a one ob package of sunflower seeds for wedding favor packets and were very pleased!!
- Margaret Morrison, Apr 2015
Mammoth GreyStripe Seeds
I'm very pleased with my recent purchase of Mammoth Greystripe Sunflower Seeds. Customer service was great when I had to make a change on my order and the seeds arrived in a timely manner. The seeds themselves look beautiful and healthy and I'm very excited about getting them in the ground soon.
- Dorinda Olstad, Apr 2015