{"product_id":"black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia","title":"Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003e“Black-Eyed Susan,”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cheerful and robust perennial, recognized for its vibrant yellow flowers contrasted by a dark center. It blooms from mid-summer until autumn, offering a long period of color and structure in the garden. It is suitable for both flowerbeds and containers and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens and pollinator-friendly spaces, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Rudbeckia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant is adapted to zones 3 to 9. It grows well in full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soils. It thrives particularly well in moderately dry or well-drained soils. It is ideal for borders, wildflower meadows, and container gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to North America, rudbeckia has long been used by indigenous peoples and herbalists for its potential medicinal properties, particularly to support the immune system. It also holds an important place in ornamental gardens due to its reliability, beauty, and its role in supporting pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Sow directly in fall or early spring for vigorous blooming.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Sow indoors or directly in spring after all risk of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3-4: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then harden off before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1763\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Rudbeckia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3 mm (1\/8 in) deep, spacing plants 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in) apart in well-drained soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until plants are established, then reduce to occasional deep waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regularly cut flowers to encourage continuous blooming; leave some flowers to go to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or leave seed heads for birds and to encourage self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Harvesting Seeds for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelecting Flower Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow seed heads to dry completely on the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut dry heads and place them in a bag; shake to release seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Further dry seeds indoors if necessary, then clean and label them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Seeds remain viable for up to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate #1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644640420208,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-038","price":16.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Rudbeckia2.jpg?v=1776548737","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-qa\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}