How to Grow Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus)

Instructions.     

Things You'll Need:

•Garden Spades

•Garden Trowels

•Plants

•Seeds

•Watering Cans

•Seeds

•Plants

Step 1Check out nurseries for sunflower seedlings, but these are among the easiest of plants to start from seed.

Step 2Plant seedlings after all danger of frost has passed in your region. Space according to label directions, anywhere from 6 inches to 3 feet.

Step 3Plant seeds 4-6 inches apart after all danger of frost has passed, covering with 1/2 inch soil.

Step 4Water just enough to keep soil moist. Sunflowers don't need much water or fertilizer.

Step 5Trim spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

Step 6Pull out and discard plants in fall, once frost kills them.

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