Trial: Annual
Year Trialed: 1995Good Qualities
Color (5), flower size (3), easy to grow (2), excellent to get both center and side stalks, often two flowers on side stalks, great quality for farmers markets--not for florists, mixed well with flowers, very uniform.Problems
Pale yellow color (2), a high percentage of misshaped petals, short, side stalks were short, not nearly the sunflower that 'Sunbright' was, if the plants got big -- they won't hold their heads up in the field or as a cut, postharvest was poor.Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3.0 | 43.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 4.4 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
