Helianthus annuus 'Expt. Pollenless No. 1'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1999
Good Qualities:
Good yellow color (7); Good flower size (2); Large flower heads (2); Attractive, longish petals. A bit earlier that other sunflower cultivars; Clear, good stem length; Stem length. Germination good. Customers appreciate. NO POLLEN!; No lodging after big storm; Good form.
Problems:
Dry summer–maybe it didn't get as tall as it should have; A number of flowers had 'misplaced' petals growing out of the center; Blew over in the wind; Variable colors; Not as uniform flowering as some.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 1.2 | 46.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.9 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed
1444 Larson St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Comments:
Similar to 'Sunbright'; Similar to Superior gold; Deformed heads. Not good in wind. Would be expensive to ship–heavy stems; Sprayed fungicide and was quite clear of insects and diseases; Flower diameter is 4; - 7; at 12; x 12; space. Could be planted closer; Best pale yellow I have seen; The best of the 3 Benary experiments. I'd grow it again.