Helianthus annuus Choco Sun
Helianthus Choco Sun is a compact pot sunflower with a branching plant habit. With a plant height of 40 to 50 cm, Choco Sun is slightly taller than Helianthus Sunsation®. The warm yellow flowers have broad petals and a striking dark chocolate-brown heart. One large flower takes center stage. In addition, Choco Sun produces several smaller flowers on side shoots. This variety has excellent uniformity and early flowering, making Helianthus Choco Sun easy to schedule for promotional sales.
Properties
Botanical name:
Helianthus annuus
Dutch name:
Family:
Asteraceae
Series:
Product group:
Helianthus
VBN code:
21652
Status:
Product group:
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Pot size:
9–17
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Cultivation location:
Greenhouse
Plant density:
/ m²
Sowing period:
Mid-winter to mid-summer
Cultivation temperature:
Chilled
Warm
Pot size:
9–17
cm
Potsize
cm
Ideal cultivation temperature:
°C
Growing time to young plant:
2-3
weeks
Growing time from young plant to end product:
7
-
9
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
Average seeds per kilo:
The information presented here is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered instructions for cultivation. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.










