Seeds may treat with Thiram a fungicide just used for seeds safety to increase seeds dormancy level not harmful- but not to be used Direct seeds for food feed or oil purpose!! Seeds need to be sown in pots or land directly if seeds are small size needs to sow together later needs to be transplanted for big size seeds like okra gourds sunflower seeds can sow one by one direct no transplantation required!! The picture is an indication of type Only!! Our seeds are for gardeners small garden pack if you have tried this vty know the results than only sow directly in the field for farming purpose!! House of OP Imported and Hybrid Seeds!! Please contact customer care via email for any further assistance!! Happy Gardening!!