Helianthus Annuus 'Cutting Gold'

Trial: Annual

Year Trialed: 1995


Good Qualities

Color (4), good postharvest life (4), flower size (3), very uniform (2), strong center stalk, side shoots strong with good length, long stems, flowers opened well, flowers with pollen opened up better, early flowering, these sunflowers were so perfect - like silk ones - the only big sunflower worth growing.


Problems

No problems (3), too short, bacterial leaf spot, has pollen


Comments

Similar to 'Sunbright'


Trial Data

Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold'
Yield (stems/plant) Stem Length (inches) Market Appreciation Rating¹ Repeat Again Rating¹ Ease of Cultivation Rating¹
Average 3.2 42.1 4.3 3.8 4.8


¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.


Supplier

Ernest Benary 1444 Larson St. Sycamore, IL 60178