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ProCut® Gold Lite DMR

Flower

Helianthus annuus

Overview
Compared to standard ProCut® Gold, ProCut® Gold Lite DMR is taller, slightly later to bloom, and has wider, more rounded petals for a refined appearance. 4-6" blooms. Pollenless. Single stem. NOTE: Downy mildew in sunflowers persists in infected soils and is especially problematic in cool, wet soils. Symptoms include damping-off, stunted plants, yellowing leaves, and the presence of downy, white mildew on the undersides of the leaves.
Planting
Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Sunflower beetles, aphids, cutworms. Common diseases: Downy mildew, Sclerotinia wilt, Phomopsis stem canker.