{"product_id":"sunflower-moonshine-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Sunflower Moonshine 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a softer shade of sunshine to your garden with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eMoonshine Sunflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their luminous pale yellow petals surround striking dark centers, creating a lovely contrast without the bold golden color of traditional sunflowers. The branching plants develop multiple flowering stems, giving you blooms to enjoy outdoors and stems to bring inside. Picture a handful of these light yellow flowers in a simple vase, brightening the kitchen after a morning in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoonshine begins flowering in about \u003cstrong\u003e60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on weather and growing conditions. Plant a grouping for a coordinated display, or weave this variety into a mixed summer flower bed for gentle color among brighter blooms. Each packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e200 non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 5\/26. AWSC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Moonshine Sunflowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive pale yellow color:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft petals offer an understated alternative to deeper yellow sunflowers, pairing easily with white, purple, blue, and warm-colored garden flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye-catching dark centers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark flower centers stand out against the light petals, making individual blooms appealing in both garden displays and simple arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranching flower production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple flowering stems let you enjoy a fuller display rather than relying on a single flower head per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden-to-vase versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow flowers for outdoor color and cut selected stems for fresh bouquets, leaving other blooms to continue the garden display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 60 days to first flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use this approximate timing to plan your summer display. Cool weather, planting dates, and other conditions can shift flowering time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature flower heads can provide seed for future planting. Nearby sunflower varieties may cross-pollinate, so saved seedlings are not guaranteed to match the parent unless pollination is managed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with sunshine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a site with full sun, ideally at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Avoid crowded spots where nearby plants will shade developing seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare well-drained soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen the planting area and work in finished compost where needed. Good drainage helps prevent roots from sitting in saturated soil after rain or irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow after frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors once frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Plant about 1 inch deep, using the seed packet's spacing guidance and thinning crowded seedlings so branches have room to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect young seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for birds, digging animals, and other pests that may disturb newly planted seeds. If using a temporary protective cover, remove it before it restricts growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep moisture steady:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist during germination, then water deeply at the base as needed. Let the surface begin to dry between waterings rather than keeping the bed constantly soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch after establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light layer of mulch can reduce weeds and help soil retain moisture. Leave space around the stems instead of piling mulch against them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilize moderately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compost and balanced soil fertility support growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may produce abundant leaves at the expense of flowers; use soil-test guidance when available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for wind:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered site reduces stress on branching stems. Add stakes if plants begin to lean, using soft ties that do not cut into the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagger your sowings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the season is long enough, sow additional small batches a few weeks apart. Allow each sowing enough frost-free time to reach flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose flowers or seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut selected blooms for bouquets, but leave some flower heads on the plant to mature if seed saving is part of your plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWays to Use Moonshine Sunflowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh-cut bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems during the cooler part of the day with clean, sharp tools. Place them promptly in clean water, remove leaves below the waterline, and refresh the water regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-colored arrangements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine pale yellow flowers with fresh greenery for a simple display, or use them to soften arrangements containing brighter summer flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrouped garden displays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a small grouping where the pale petals and dark centers can be appreciated together. Allow enough room for branching rather than crowding plants for an instant full look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dedicated cutting bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include Moonshine in a flower-growing area where you can reach stems easily without stepping on neighboring plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed-saving lessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let selected flower heads mature until the backs brown and the seeds become firm. Finish drying in an airy, sheltered place, separate the seeds, and store only fully dry seed in a labeled container. Cross-pollination can change the next generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Moonshine Sunflower Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow soft yellow blooms for your garden and fresh bouquets with 200 Moonshine sunflower seeds from David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering time, plant size, branching, and bloom appearance vary with planting date, soil, weather, and care. The approximately 60-day bloom timing is a guide, not a guarantee. These seeds are sold for planting, not for food or feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep unused planting seeds in a cool, dry, dark place. Protect them from moisture, direct sunlight, and temperature fluctuations, and retain the packet label for future reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match sowing dates to your local frost dates and growing season rather than relying on a zone number alone. Consult local gardening resources for region-specific advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.growingadoomsdaygarden.com\/growing-a-doomsday-garden.html\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing a Doomsday Garden by David Schulze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40082372001956,"sku":"HAMSASC k3","price":4.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/products\/Sunflower_Moonshine.jpg?v=1755880229","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/sunflower-moonshine-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}