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Learn how to plant, grow, and care for sunflowers, the bright and cheerful flowers that attract pollinators and produce edible seeds. Find out about different varieties, colors, sizes, and tips for harvesting and storing sunflowers.
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- Growing Sunflowers
- Choosing the Right Spot & Soil
- Planting Time & Method
- Watering Your Plants
- Caring For Cut Flowers
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This article provides information on how to grow sunflowers including choosing right spot, planting seeds/starter plants, watering techniques etc., harvesting cut flowers/seeds as well as different varieties available.
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No plant says summer like a sunflower, they are heat tolerant, pest resistant and fast growing. They are easy to grow from seed or starter plants.
Sunflowers need 6-8 hours of direct sun per day, loose well-drained soil with pH 6.0 to 7.5, nutrient rich soil mixed with compost or organic matter is best for them.
Plant seeds after spring frost has passed when soil temperature is at least 60 degrees; stagger planting every 2-3 weeks in spring for continuous blooms; 80-120 days from seed to bloom depending on variety; grow from seed directly into ground or get starter plants at nursery/home improvement store.
When small water 4 inches away from roots; once established water deeply but infrequently once a week using several gallons of water per plant more often if weather is dry/hot; tall varieties may need support so they don't topple under weight of their blooms .
Cut flowers early in morning before heat stresses the plants; handle cut flowers gently so petals don't fall off ; cut sunflowers will last about a week in room temperature water .
Learn how to grow sunflowers from seed, when to plant them, and how to care for them. Find out how to harvest sunflower seeds and use them for food or decoration.
Sep 17, 2022 · Learn how to plant, water, fertilize, and prune sunflowers for a bountiful harvest of these summer beauties. Find out about different types, colors, and varieties of sunflowers and how to propagate them from seed or cutting.
- Marie Iannotti
- ‘Arikara’ plant type Annual. bloom colors Yellow. sun requirements Full Sun. height 8-10 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide. hardiness zones 2-11. ‘Arikara’ is a lovely golden yellow tall sunflower.
- ‘Busy Bee’ plant type Annual. bloom colors Yellow. sun requirements Full Sun. height 3-4 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide. hardiness zones 2-11. ‘Busy bee’ is the perfect short sunflower.
- ‘Candy Mountain’ plant type Annual. bloom colors Yellow and Red. sun requirements Full Sun. height 8-10 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide. hardiness zones 2-11. ‘Candy mountain’ is a beautiful branching sunflower variety.
- ‘Claret’ plant type Annual. bloom colors Red. sun requirements Full Sun. height 5-6 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide. hardiness zones 2-11. ‘Claret’ is a beautiful deep red sunflower.
Oct 12, 2023 · Learn about the history, uses, and cultivation of sunflowers, a native and domesticated plant in North America. Find out how to grow sunflowers from seed, transplant, or cuttings, and how to care for them in your garden or yard.
Jun 13, 2023 · Place the growing pots in a warm part of your home, like a windowsill. Keep the soil moist and water daily until seeds germinate (roughly seven days). Once the sunflowers are a few inches tall and grow their first set of leaves, transplant the entire peat pot into the garden when risk of overnight frost has passed.
Learn how to grow sunflowers in your garden with this comprehensive guide. Find out where to plant them, how to water them, when to harvest them, and more.
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