Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold'
Trial: Annual
Years 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
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3.2 | 42.1 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.8 |
(1) 1 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
Comments:
Similar to 'Sunbright'