Sunflower is strong and easy to grow. Sunflower has the size of the petals are quite large for an ornamental plant. Sunflowers can grow anywhere in the height of 0.5-4.5 meters depending on the variety, and the grain can even be harvested and consumed as a delicious snack. Follow the instructions below to find out how to plant sunflowers properly.
1. PREPARING THE SUNFLOWER SEEDS
First of all you have to do seed selection. For the flower lover know that the sunflower has many varieties. there are 70 varieties. Choose the type of sunflower that matches your garden needs. Although most types of sunflowers grow up to
several meters, there are several types of sunflowers are small and the height below 1 meter.
2. PREPARE OPEN LAND
Planting sunflowers should be open. choose a field exposed to full direct sunlight. Sunflowers thrive in warm to warm climates (that's why people named it "sunflower"). Climate with hot and long summers is perfect for growing sunflowers. But actually sunflowers can live anywhere from the texture of fertile soil and routinely receive water sprinkling.
3. CHOOSE THE AREA PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
Where possible, place in a place protected from the wind altogether. For example along the fence, next to the house, or behind a row of strong trees.
4. WATCH PH AND LEVEL OF SOIL ABSORPTION.
Check the soil pH you prepare. Sunflowers are more suitable on slightly acidic soils to slightly alkaline with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. But sunflower is relatively elastic and can grow in most soil types. Make sure your land also absorbs water well. Although the sunflower is very elastic, one thing that can damage it is the flooded soil.
5. SUNFLOWER FLOWERS IN GOOD LAND
If you are planting sunflower on open land, it is better to use seed planting method by using a maximum of 1, 5 cm (1 cm only) recommended hole medium with a good humus soil, which was previously wet in water. and do not forget to see the distance planting, do not get too tight.