{"title":"Sunflower##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eVarious species\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunflower is a genus of plants comprising about 52 species in the Asteraceae family, all of which are native to North America. The common name \"sunflower\" also applies to the popular annual species Helianthus annuus. It is distinguished technically by the ray flowers, when present, are sterile, and by the presence on the disk flowers of a pappus that is of two awn-like scales that are cauducous that is, easily detached and falling at maturity. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=sunflower%20seeds%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esunflower seeds recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maximilian-sunflower","title":"Maximilian Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eHelianthus maximilianii \u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost. Warm season rhizomatous perennial forb, divide every three years. Thrives in open sunny locations created by fire. Adapted to a variety of soil type from sand to clays in areas receiving at least 18” of rainfall per year. Grows 3 to 10’ tall. Soil pH 5.6-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e3\/8-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4–6”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWet Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaximilian Sunflower Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 18,900 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 75,600 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Tall, slender, drought tolerant sunflower, excellent for back of perennial flower border. Also known as Prairie Sunflower, as it grows in bunches that provide habitat for insects and grazing for wildlife. Contributes to the diversity of herbaceous vegetation on the land. The presence of Maximilian sunflowers on native range land is indicative of good range conditions. Tags: Color: Yellow, Specialty: Deer Resistant, Specialty: Drought Tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the plains and prairies of southern Canada to South Texas and eastward. Named for Prince Maximilian of Wied Neuweid, the naturalist who made scientific explorations in North America from 1832-1834.##Sugi Lumina Grace##Conventional##Seed grower since 2021##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Sugi2.jpg?v=1707974715##Gardening since age 8, I have always had a passion for plants. I began dedicating my energy toward wild-tending and homesteading with a focus on year-round food sustainability in 2006. Now settled in Ashland, Oregon, I have been enjoying adding the seed-saving cycle to my gardening season. I use only natural products in my small garden with a lot of manually tended care.My other work is as a massage therapist:  Appointments | Sugi Lumina Grace, LLC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":883765045,"sku":"11401","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":883765049,"sku":"11402","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":42366831722538,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":42366832869418,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/MaximilianSunflower_923f2194-430a-43c8-8de6-3fc0014fdfd9.jpg?v=1496959435"},{"product_id":"velvet-queen-sunflower","title":"Velvet Queen sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4 weeks before last frost for the earliest sunflowers in your garden and to market. Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e5-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e1-2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVelvet Queen Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 3,979 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Dark crimson, red-orange petals with dark center, medium-sized flower heads. Distinct free branching foliage. Beautiful fall accent to your garden. Grows to 6–7.5’tall. Tags: Color: Red, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883792833,"sku":"11399","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":883792837,"sku":"11400","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":44128147406890,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/VelvetQueen.jpg?v=1496959881"},{"product_id":"red-sun-sunflower","title":"Red Sun sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4 weeks before last frost for the earliest sunflowers in your garden and to market. Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e5-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e1-2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e85–95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Red Sun grows to be 5–6’ tall with 5–6” blooms. Petals are different shades of dark reds, to scarlet, to orange with hints of yellow near the dark center. This vibrant red sunflower makes a great cut flower. 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Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. 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Tags: Color: Yellow, Heritage: New Listing, Certification: Organic. flower Color: Yellow, Heritage: New Listing, Certification: Organic","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":6037008646183,"sku":"15428","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":6037008678951,"sku":"15429","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Teddy-Bear-sunflower.jpg?v=1512527581"},{"product_id":"mongolian-sunflower","title":"Mongolian sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4 weeks before last frost for the earliest sunflowers in your garden and to market. Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e5-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e2-3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMongolian Giant Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 128 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Gigantic, vibrant yellow flower heads that span a whopping 16-18” across, and tower above at 14’ tall. The extra large edible seeds are 1” long, and delicious when roasted! Sow as soon as spring frosts are over to ensure that their seeds mature by the end of the growing season. ##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":32206146076714,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/MongolianGiantSunflowerBasketball.jpg?v=1607198928"},{"product_id":"hopi-black-dye-sunflower","title":"Hopi Black Dye sunflower","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4 weeks before last frost for the earliest sunflowers in your garden and to market. Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e5-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##The seeds from this Hopi Nation heirloom have been traditionally used for dyeing wool and basketry fibers in shades of blue, purple, maroon, and black. This variety was also selected over many generations for its large edible seeds. Plants grow to 8 ft tall, have large main flower heads and many smaller side branch flowers. Hopi name is Tceqa’ Qu’ Si. One of the first domesticated plants. Tags: Color: Yellow, Size: Large, Specialty: Fiber Arts, Heritage: Heirloom.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. 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Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. 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Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":41009667801130,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":41009667833898,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/ScreenShot2024-03-01at10.52.14PM.png?v=1709362361"},{"product_id":"lemon-queen-sunflower","title":"Lemon Queen sunflower","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4 weeks before last frost for the earliest sunflowers in your garden and to market. Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. We let the birds take the first seeds before we harvest our sunflower seeds. This will also help volunteer them around your garden over the years. Tall plants may need support. Plant out directly after last frost. Growing repeatedly in the same location, sunflowers have an allopathic affect deterring the growth of several mustards and other weeds with a herbicide from their roots. Soil pH 4.5-8.7. Hardiness zones 7. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average between 560-1,120 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 7 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e5-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75-90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Lemon Queen lives up to its name with lemon-yellow petaled blooms with chocolate brown centers that grow on tall towering 5-9 ft stalks. These sunflowers are particularly attractive to honey bees, but will attract all sorts of pollinators to its flowers, and birds in the fall to its seeds. Beautiful in bouquets. Tags: Color: Yellow, Size: Large, Heritage: Heirloom.##Wandering Fields Farm##Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth##Seed grower since 2002##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/WanderingFields.jpg?94300##Wandering Fields has dropped it’s anchor! After 10 years of farming leased\/rented fields, Ben Yohai and Kristina Porter are eager to break ground on their own land in the beautiful Little Applegate Valley. With a sun-drenched south-facing field, we will continue to focus on nightshades, cucurbits, and storage crops, and look forward to expanding to include perennial crops, animals, and more…","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":41070686601258,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":41070686634026,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/LemonQueenSunflower.jpg?v=1709361995"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/sunflower.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}