Sunflowers: The Easiest Flower for Children
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Tall giants, compact ornamentals, multicoloured — how to sow sunflowers and when to cut them for a vase.
Sowing
Sunflowers are sown directly from the end of April to June. Sow 2–3 cm deep, 2 seeds per position. The large seeds are easy for small hands and germinate within a week.
- Tall varieties: 50–60 cm apart, next to a fence or support.
- Dwarf and branching varieties: 30–40 cm.
Care
Sunflowers love full sun and tolerate drought once established. Tall varieties in windy spots need staking. Protect young plants from slugs.
For the vase
Pollen-free branching varieties are bred for bouquets — they do not stain the tablecloth and last longer. Cut early in the morning, just as the flower is opening.
Seeds for the birds
Leave a few heads to ripen on the plant. When the backs turn yellow, cut them and hang them somewhere dry — in winter they will feed the tits.
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