Growing Sunflowers
Sunflowers need full sun and grow best in fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of mulch. Sunflowers do not like to be transplanted so are best grown direct from seed. The giant or Russian varieties are preferred for seed production. Grow to 1 – 2 metres (4 – 6 ft) so need staking or protection…
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