Re: Sunflowers

Bptgshaw@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Could anyone on the list tell us a little about growing giant sunflowers.  We
> have the seeds.  Planted them.  19 out of 20 are doing beautiful. They are
> about 5 in. long and they are growing wild. Should we start putting any
> support with them this young?  I think they are ready to put outside.  We
> might have started them too soon.
> 
> If anyone could give us info., we would appreciate it very much.
> 
> Patty
> 
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I'm not sure where you live but sunfloweres can take a light frost. I
would plant them right away and since they are the giant ones, I would 
space them 2 feet apart. They are heavy feeders so give them some fish
or seaweed emulsion or transplant solution. They don't need any support
unless there is a lot of wind , otherwise they will soon toughen up.
With an early start they can grow over 12 feet tall with huge heads
over  16 inches in diameter. Keep fertilizing them once a week during
the entire growing season.....Ken Reinsborough

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