SEED SALE LOCATIONS   Davis Farmer’s Market (Saturdays) (beginning April 2008)  (map) All Things Right and Relevant (map) This year’s sunflower seed packet incorporates colorful sunflowers by artist , Mary Chapman,  grand prize winner of the 2007 Sunflower Art Contest
NAMI-Yolo raises funds and mental illness awareness by selling special "Seeds of Hope" sunflower seed packets for a $3 donation per packet or 2 for $5.  We are selling Sunflower Seeds known for their ability for tall growth, that average 14' in height and upwards.

American Giant
Thanks to a generous donation by Seedsense, Ltd.
Height: Up to 16ft or more
Head Type: Generally single-head
Head Diameter: 10" (30cm)
Maturity: 70 days

These sunflower seeds were developed by Woodland plant geneticist  Dr. Tom Heaton,  the world’s foremost sunflower breeder. Heaton has been breeding sunflowers for 30 years and has revolutionized the market by introducing a dazzling array of new sunflower forms and colors to the seed trade.  American Giant Hybrid can grow to 16+ feet and has very large seed heads. 

"If this sunflower was any taller, you would need a flashing light on top of it to warn passing airplanes! Not only is this one of the tallest sunflowers that we have seen, it has the stalk to support it. The 10 inch golden blooms sit atop plants that can reach 16 ft and above."  Photos and more about the American Giant Sunflower

Russian Mammoth - (Bott's Strain)
Starter seeds were generously donated by Brian Moore whose sunflower website is the best on the Internet.  The donated seeds were planted, grown and harvested by NAMI-Yolo Vice-Chair Stuart Buchan.

Height: 12-17 feet
Head Type: generally single-head
Head Diameter: slightly less than 1 foot
Days to Maturity: 80-100 days

This variety of the Russian Mammoth was grown by Richard Bott for 24 years, creating an extra tall variety with strong stems. This is one of the best varieties to grow for height.
Photos and more about Russian Giant - Bott's Strain.