Hopi Black Dye - Sunflower seed
This ancient variety, over 2 m tall, can withstand light frosts and bears a yellow flower 18 to 30 cm in diameter. The purple-black seed husks are used to dye basketry and clothing.
The flower petals are used to garnish salads, and the seeds are a favorite with birds.
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in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball, after the last frosts, at a distance of 40 to 50 cm in all directions. Transplanting, although delicate because sunflowers' taproot is very sensitive, enables earlier flowering, but it is possible to sow in place, 40 or 50 cm apart in all directions, after the last frosts. Beware: slugs are very fond of young seedlings.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October
in the ground
sunny
medium
all floor types
reheated, drained, fees, furniture
Helianthus annuus
late
50 seeds
Yellow
edible
From 200 to 250 cm
From 18 to 30 cm
United States
Inconnue
Shungopavi, Hopi Reservation, Arizona
This ancient variety originated with the Hopi people, who called it "tceqaaqawu" or "Tceqa' Qu' Si".
