How To Grow Gorgeous Sunflower plants even if you lack a green thumb!Sunflower plants are a bright and lovely addition to any garden and you may be surprised to note that they come in more varieties than the large headed flowers that you may be the most familiar with! Whenever you are looking to plant sunflowers, though, consider the variety that you have and make sure that you think about the height that they are going to grow to. It is important to make sure that they are not going to overshadow the other plants in your garden. The first step in growing terrific sunflower plants is making sure that you have th light to accommodate them. As the name implies, they need a lot of light, and in most cases, this means that the spot that you choose should be fairly sheltered from the wind while still getting at least six hours of good light every day. The issue with growing them away from the sun is that they will start stretching for them and as a result, the plant itself will grow tall and spindly, ending up fallen on the ground. This is something that you need to think about when you are getting ready to do your planting, so make sure that they get a spot that is going to work for them. Most experts will recommend that you should start your seeds indoors. Simply remove your seeds from the packet and put them in a dish, with damp paper towel above and below them. Over the next few days, you will see them sprout, and this can help you decide which ones should be planted. By starting the seeds indoors where they are going to be protected, you can make sure that they get away from the most vulnerable seed stage and will move on to something more hardy. This is a good way to make sure that you are going to get the results that you are after with your sunflower plants. When you go to plant your sunflower seedlings, look for an area that has the kind of light mentioned above. The soil should be soil that drains very well. Consider putting down mulch if there is nothing there already. The truth of the matter is that sunflower seedlings are wonderfully hardy and the type of soil is going to be less of a consideration than it might be with other plants. Especially if you have had other plants in that soil before, you will largely find that your sunflowers are going to thrive. To plant your sunflower seedlings, make sure that they are at least buried one inch in the soil, and keep about six inches between each seed. Make certain that weeds do not overwhelm your seedlings at this early stage. The watering needs of your sunflower plant will vary based on variety, but remember that they need lots of water as much as they need lots of sun. Too many people find that not paying attention to their sunflowers mean that they dry out. Water them on a daily basis to make sure that they do not become weathered. When you think about all the water that you are tossing at them, you'll find that there is a good reason why they need to have well drained soil! If you are hoping to grow very healthy sunflowers, don't let the stems get away from you. Plants that grow very tall may have stems that need some support. If you are looking into growing a very tall variety, consider growing them them near a lattice fence or a chainlink fence to get the most support. If necessary, especially if you have high winds where you live, you may want to use stakes and string to make sure that your sunflowers do not fall over in the high wind. Are you ready to grow some sunflowers in your garden? These large and happy blooms can bring a smile to just about any face and when you are thinking about adding some color as well as some height to your garden, this might be the way to do it! To receive automatic updates whenever changes are made to our site visit our BLOG PAGE today. To discover more GARDENING PLANTS visit here. |