SUNFLOWER
DESCRIPTION
Sunflower is an annual flowering
plant that is everyone’s favorite. It is a blessing in the summer season, the
bright yellow flowers delight the onlookers. Sunflower is drought resistant,
heat-tolerant, and pest-free plants. Sunflowers come in yellow, red, orange,
maroon, and brown with a brown center that ripens into heavy heads filled with
seeds. Flowers are very helpful in attracting pollinators and birds. Growing in
home gardens, terrace gardens, or balconies are best. Buy the best Quality
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About
this item
- Number of Tall Yellow Sunflower Seeds: 20 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring to summer (January to June)
- Sowing method: Direct in pot/grow bag or garden
- Germination temperature: 21-29°C
- Sowing depth: 1 to 1 ½ inches
- Sowing distance – 6 inches
- Germination time: 7 to 10 days
- Blooming time: Summer and Autumn (April-June and
September-November)
What
size grow bag is best for Sunflower?
Sunflower
Growing Season In India
The best time to plant sunflower
seeds is when the temperature is at least 10°C or warmer. They need a long,
warm summer to flower well. You can sow the seeds from spring to summer
(January to June) for flowering in the summer and rainy seasons.
How
To Grow Sunflowers From Seeds
Most gardeners recommended sowing
sunflower seeds directly into the garden or into pots/grow bags. Because its
roots are long and it does not like transplanting. Sow the sunflower seeds when
the soil temperature is 21-29°C for faster germination. Sunflower plants are of
different sizes. A pot or grow bag of
at least 12 to 18 inches is good for planting sunflowers.
Sunflower
Seeds Sowing Method
Fill a pot with potting mix
and sow the sunflower seeds in the soil at a depth of about 1 to 1 ½ inches.
Sow the seeds in pots about 6 inches apart. Water the potting soil gently
through a watering can and keep the soil moist until germination. Sunflower needs
light to grow so place the pot in a sunny spot. Sunflower seeds can germinate
within about 7-10 days of sowing.
Sunflower
Fertilizer Requirements
- Sunflowers require moderate fertilizers, do not over-fertilize
the plant as this can cause stem breakage in the fall.
- Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are good for bigger blooms while nitrogen
encourages foliage growth.
Sunflower
Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic to
alkaline soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. You can also add organic matter or
composted manure to enrich the soil.
Water – The sunflower is a drought-tolerant plant but regular
watering encourages blooming. Once the plant is established, water deeply
around the roots. Before watering constantly check the soil whether it is dry
or not. If the soil is dry, water well.
Sunlight – Since sunflowers are heliotropic (flower heads follow the
sun) provide 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering and straight plant
growth.
Temperature – Sunflower grows well with a temperature of 21-25°C.
Common pests and diseases – These are generally pest-free plants, but occasionally a
small gray moth lays its egg in the flowers. And diseases such as powdery
mildew, downy mildew, and rust infect the plant. You can use common garden fungicides
to control these diseases.
Sunflower
Bloom Time
- Within 70-90 days after planting sunflowers bloom.
Generally, it blooms in summer and autumn (April-June and
September-November).
- You can cut the sunflower from the stem in the morning.
Do not cut flowers in the middle of the day.
- Sunflowers can last at least a week in water at room
temperature.
Sunflower
Special Features
- Common name – Sunflower, Common sunflower, Suraj Mukhi
(In Hindi)
- Scientific name – Helianthus annuus
- Height – 1 foot to 16 feet
- Level of growing – Easy
- Companion planting – Nasturtiums, Impatiens, Peppers,
Marigolds
FAQ
Do
sunflowers grow back every year?
Annual sunflowers live only one
year, although they may come back the following year by self-germinating or
reseeding themselves.
How
many sunflowers can you get from one seed?
One plant only produces one
sunflower from one seed.
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