{"id":1672,"date":"2023-02-28T15:56:52","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T15:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/?p=1672"},"modified":"2023-04-13T14:23:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:23:43","slug":"everything-to-know-about-sunflowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/everything-to-know-about-sunflowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything to know about Sunflowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The sunflower plant (<em>Helianthus annuus<\/em>) is an annual plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is known for its large, bright yellow flower heads that can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though sunflowers are native to North America, they are grown all over the world. These beautiful plants can grow to a height of 6 to 12 feet tall. They are pretty easy to grow from seed, and known for being hardy and tolerant of a variety of conditions. The main reason for their popularity &#8211; next to their hardness &#8211; is that the seeds from the plant can be used for food and oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular types of sunflowers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Teddy Bear Sunflower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mammoth Sunflower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ProCut Sunflower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lemon Queen Sunflower<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunflower plants can take some abuse, but they need nutrition and water. Here are our tips to keep these beautiful plants alive: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Sunflowers like well-draining soil (acidic, alkaline or neutral pH), so make sure they do not stand in water for a long time. Also, providing support (using a stake) for tall sunflower plants is very important, preventing them from falling over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Sunflowers prefer <strong>70 and 78 F<\/strong> temperatures and are sensitive to frost and freezing temperatures, protect them if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water:<\/strong> Sunflowers like water, so on hot summer days, you might need to water them twice a day (in the morning and late afternoon). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light:<\/strong> Sunflowers need full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day (<a href=\"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-pumpkin-to-grow\/\">just like pumpkins<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Propagation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunflowers can be propagated by dividing the roots in the spring or fall, but the most common way is propagating by seeds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Collect seeds from ripe sunflower heads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sow the seeds in well-draining soil and full sun, in the spring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, and water them regularly to keep the soil moist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Germination usually takes place within a week or two, once the seedlings have at least two true leaves, thin them out so that each seedling has enough space to grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transplant the seedlings to their final location when they are large enough.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Pests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Weevil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weevils<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\">\n\n<div style=\"border-color:#f1f1f1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-panel wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>How to transplant sunflower seedlings?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator dashicons dashicons-arrow-right-alt2 open\"><\/span><\/div><div style=\"height:;padding-top:;padding-bottom:\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\">\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a location in your garden that receives full sun and has well-draining soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water the seedlings well before transplanting, this will make it easier to remove them from their containers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully dig a hole in the chosen location and transplant the seedling into it, making sure to not bury it too deep or too shallow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\"><strong>Can sunflowers grow in rocky soil?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\">\n\n<p>Rocky soil may not provide enough nutrients for the sunflower plant to thrive, so it&#8217;s important to amend the soil with organic matter and fertilize regularly<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\"><strong>When to plant sunflower seeds in colorado?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\">\n\n<p>In general, sunflower seeds should be planted in Colorado after the last frost date in spring, when the soil has warmed to at least 50\u00b0F (10\u00b0C) and the danger of frost has passed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\"><strong>Will sunflowers grow in shade?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\">\n\n<p>Sunflowers require full sun to grow and produce flowers, they will not thrive in shade and may not even produce any flowers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\"><strong>Are sunflowers frost tolerant?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\">\n\n<p>Not even a little bit. You should protect Sunflowers from frost.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\"><strong>Do sunflowers have deep roots?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\">\n\n<p>Sunflowers have deep roots, their taproot can grow up to 4 feet deep and their lateral roots can spread out as much as 3 feet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\"><strong>How long do sunflowers bloom for?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-7317f9e9-c80b-45da-b47b-4ff7959384bf\">\n\n<p>Sunflowers bloom for about&nbsp;<strong>8-12 weeks<\/strong>. You can see blooming sunflowers&nbsp;from early July to late October.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is known for its large, bright yellow flower heads that can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. Even though sunflowers are native to North America, they are grown all over the world. 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