{"product_id":"sunflower-lemon-queen-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Sunflower Lemon Queen 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(201, 165, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunflower Lemon Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional golden sunflowers, presenting pale luminous lemon-yellow petals that command attention through understated elegance. This tall, branching heirloom cultivar produces multiple blooms per plant on architectural stems, extending your harvest window and maximizing garden impact. Reaching maturity in approximately 65 days, Lemon Queen thrives in full sun with warm growing conditions and well-drained soil. Its delicate coloring and prolific branching habit make it an exceptional choice for cut flower arrangements, pollinator gardens, and landscape focal points where softer color tones are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 75, 28);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 94%. Test Date: 10\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Sunflower Lemon Queen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Lemon-Yellow Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale, luminous petals in a sophisticated lemon tone — a beautiful alternative to classic golden sunflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall Branching Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple blooms per plant on tall architectural stems — more flowers and a longer harvest window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Maturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in approximately 65 days — one of the quicker-maturing tall sunflower varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Cut Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long sturdy stems and refined color make Lemon Queen exceptional for fresh-cut arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects throughout the bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated and passed down for at least 75 years — grows true year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — sunflowers thrive with 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Tolerates poor soils but performs best with good fertility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 50°F+. Plant 1 inch deep. Succession-sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 12–18 inches apart; wider spacing produces larger, more branching plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but infrequently; drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light balanced fertilizer at planting; avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake tall plants in windy areas to support stems when laden with blooms and developing seed heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut blooms when petals are just fully open for longest vase life. For seeds, harvest when the back of the head turns yellow-brown and seeds are plump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eRead our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Decorative Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut Flower Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lemon blooms on long stems are stunning in fresh bouquets and mixed arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried Flower Arrangements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed heads and blooms dry beautifully for long-lasting decorative use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding for attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature seed heads attract songbirds — leave a few plants standing for natural wildlife feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Focal Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, elegant plants create sophisticated garden backdrops and privacy screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 21, 74);\"\u003eOrder Lemon Queen Sunflower Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 21, 74);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own stunning sunflowers in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer 1 oz (28g) dry sunflower seeds (edible kernel):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 165\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 5.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat: 14g (mostly healthy unsaturated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E: 37% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThiamine (B1): 17% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 9% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium: 27% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus: 19% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing results vary by region, climate, and gardener practice. 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