Growing Sunflowers

The sunflower is one of the most widely recognized flowers of all time. It emits a sense of warmth and joy. This large flower blooms in a wide variety of yellows, pinks, and even reds. While the most typical sunflower is about 4 feet high or even higher 9some can be 6 feet or more!), some forms of sunflower can be much shorter and smaller. Sunflowers love hot sunlight, so plant either the seeds or seedlings in areas of the garden or yard where they can get about 6-8 hours of good sunlight a day. You can opt to either grow them from seed or seedling, although many gardeners say that sunflowers are extremely easy to grow from the seed. Since these beautiful plants can get rather large, be sure to allow them ample space apart in the garden when planting. They do not need too much water or fertilizer, so as long as the soil is kept moderately moist, they should be fine.

Some suggest that planting them along a fence is the best way to go about it, since the fence will provide support for the stalk. There are two forms of sunflowers; one is an annual and one is a perennial. If you choose to grow the perennial form, be sure to remember that it may take up to two to three years in some cases before the plant begins to bloom. The great thing about sunflowers is that they have a lot of purposes besides being beautiful. When you’re ready to cut off the flower heads, you can then lay them out for the birds to eat the seeds. The large flower of the sunflower plant produces hundreds of sunflower seeds that make a tasty treat for neighboring birds. When the fall comes and frost begins to set in, you should pull the sunflower plants out and discard them. These beauties add a lot of sunshine to any garden and home!

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