Sunflower
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€ 2,39
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In the app
Sowing: 1 May - 30 June
Level 1
seeds are sowed
Level 2
seedling visible
Level 3
one seedling
Level 4
little plant
Level 5
first flower buds
Height: 200 cm
Weight: 2 grams
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Sunflower
This variety grows multiple flowers per stem. So you can enjoy them even longer.
- Species name: Henri Wilde
- Family: flower
- Plants per square patch: 1 at the back of the garden box or against the trellis
- Height: 200 - 250 cm
- Sowing time: May and June
- Sowing depth: 1 cm
- Germination: about 20°C in 7 - 20 days
- Time to bloom: after 8 to 10 weeks
- Sunlight: can grow in both sun and shade
Extra info: The app guides you by sowing outside, but you can pre-sow sunflowers in April in a cold greenhouse or covered container. Preferably not on the windowsill because they grow too fast there.
How to grow Sunflower?
- poke 1 hole in the middle of the spot (no deeper than 1 cm)
- put in 2 to 3 seeds
- gently close the hole
Leave the best-looking seedling and snip away the rest. It's tough to do, but it's necessary to let your plant grow healthy.
And watch out for slugs: they love the little sunflower plants.
The stem grows quickly, so give the plant enough support. Either on the climbing frame or with a stick next to it. And watch out for slugs: if they discover the plant, they can cause significant damage quickly.
About 7 to 9 weeks after sowing, you'll see the first flower buds. First the top ones, and then more side shoots with buds will grow along the stem.
For that, the plant needs a lot of water and nutrients. To prevent it from taking these away from its neighbors, give it extra water now and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of MM-plantfood at the base of the plant.
In this stage, the plant uses a lot of moisture and nutrients. Now, give it extra water and sprinkle another tablespoon of MM-plantfood at the base of the plant.
The sunflower continues to form new buds and flowers for a long time, and blooming can last well into October.
As soon as it gets really cold and starts to freeze, the plant turns black. Then, clear out the section.
What do you need?
- a spot in a garden box
- Makkelijke Moestuin mix
- a place with at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day
- trellis or pole to support the plant
- MM-plantfood for during the blooming period
Are sunflowers healthy?
But the seeds - sunflower seeds - are also edible. They're packed with vitamin E, an important antioxidant.
They also contain a lot of zinc: good for a beautiful skin, healthy body, and proper cell growth. Fiber and magnesium help lower bad cholesterol levels, and the high concentration of selenium stimulates the liver and helps cleanse our body of toxins.
In short: all-around health 🙂
Don't feel like removing the hard shell from the seeds? Give them to the birds: they'll be super happy with them.
What do you use Sunflower for?
Besides that, they are great companion plants, especially for beans. And with the wilted flowers and seeds, you make a lot of birds happy again.
Plus, they make really beautiful cut flowers.