Sunflower Seeds

Sunflowers are known for their towering stalks and large, cheerful blooms, adding a splash of sunshine to any garden. They thrive best in direct sunlight and require rich, well-drained soil. With regular watering, these fast-growing seeds will produce blooms within 80-100 days, attracting pollinators and adding a natural bird feeder.

About this item

• Number of Tall Yellow Sunflower Seeds: 20 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Best Sowing Season: Spring to summer (January to June)
• Sowing method: Direct in pot/grow bag or garden
• Germination temperature: 21-29°C
• Sowing depth: 2-2.5 cm
• Sowing distance – 14-16 cm
• Germination time: 7 to 10 days
• Blooming time: Summer and Autumn (April-June and September-November)

Sunflower Plant Care Tips 

Soil – Use well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic to alkaline soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. You can also add organic matter or composted manure to enrich the soil.
Water – The sunflower is a drought-tolerant plant but regular watering encourages blooming. Once the plant is established, water deeply around the roots. Before watering constantly check the soil whether it is dry or not. If the soil is dry, water well.
Sunlight – Since sunflowers are heliotropic (flower heads follow the sun) provide 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering and straight plant growth.
Temperature – Sunflower grows well with a temperature of 21-25°C.
Common pests and diseases – These are generally pest-free plants, but occasionally a small gray moth lays its egg in the flowers. And diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, and rust infect the plant. You can use common garden fungicides to control these diseases.

Sunflower Bloom Time 

• Within 70-90 days after planting sunflowers bloom. Generally, it blooms in summer and autumn (April-June and September-November).
• You can cut the sunflower from the stem in the morning. Do not cut flowers in the middle of the day.
• Sunflowers can last at least a week in water at room temperature.

Sunflower Special Features 

• Common name – Sunflower, Common sunflower, Suraj Mukhi (In Hindi)
• Scientific name – Helianthus annuus
• Height – 90-190 cm
• Level of growing – Easy
• Companion planting – Nasturtiums, Impatiens, Peppers, Marigolds