{"product_id":"mexican-sunflower-mix","title":"Mexican Sunflower Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e120 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Sunflower Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing annual flower that produces \u003cstrong\u003elarge, bright orange, yellow, and reddish-orange daisy-like blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e on tall plants reaching \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is excellent for \u003cstrong\u003eflower borders, privacy screens, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, attracting \u003cstrong\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the Gulf region, it grows best during the cooler season and can tolerate heat once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be sown in \u003cstrong\u003eearly March\u003c\/strong\u003e in cooler Gulf areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sowing during the extreme summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soaking is usually required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing to encourage faster germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fresh, high-quality seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Sunflower prefers light, fertile, well-drained soil and can tolerate average garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Sandy garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds directly in the garden or in large seed trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover lightly with soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil slightly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant carefully when seedlings have \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; 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