Sunflower Tall Yellow Seeds (Surajmukhi/सूरजमुखी के बीज)
Sunflower Tall Yellow Seeds (Surajmukhi/सूरजमुखी के बीज)
Sunflower is an annual flowering plant that is everyone's favorite. It is a blessing in the summer season, the bright yellow flowers delight the onlookers. Sunflower is drought resistant, heat-tolerant, and pest-free plants. Sunflowers come in yellow, red, orange, maroon, and brown with a brown center that ripens into heavy heads filled with seeds. Flowers are very helpful in attracting pollinators and birds. Growing in home gardens, terrace gardens, or balconies are best.
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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)
What size grow bag is best for Sunflower?
Sunflower Growing Season In India
The best time to plant sunflower seeds is when the temperature is at least 10°C or warmer. They need a long, warm summer to flower well. You can sow the seeds from spring to summer (January to June) for flowering in the summer and rainy seasons.
How To Grow Sunflowers From Seeds
Most gardeners recommend sowing sunflower seeds directly into the garden or into pots/grow bags. Because its roots are long and it does not like transplanting. Sow the sunflower seeds when the soil temperature is 21-29°C for faster germination. Sunflower plants are of different sizes. A pot or grow bag of at least 30-45 cm is good for planting sunflowers.
Sunflower Seeds Sowing Method
Fill a pot with potting mix and sow the sunflower seeds in the soil at a depth of about 2-2.5 cm. Sow the seeds in pots about 14-16 cm apart. Water the potting soil gently through a watering can and keep the soil moist until germination. Sunflower needs light to grow so place the pot in a sunny spot. Sunflower seeds can germinate within about 7-10 days of sowing.
Sunflower Fertilizer Requirements
- Sunflowers require moderate fertilizers, do not over-fertilize the plant as this can cause stem breakage in the fall.
- Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are good for bigger blooms while nitrogen encourages foliage growth.
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
FAQ
Do sunflowers grow back every year?
Annual sunflowers live only one year, although they may come back the following year by self-germinating or reseeding themselves.
How many sunflowers can you get from one seed?
One plant only produces one sunflower from one seed.
Note: Images are for reference purposes only. Actual products may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
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- Cash on Delivery Orders Below INR 499: Shipping Charge of INR 84.
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Technical Details
Item Weight : 60mg
Net Quantity: 20N
Colour : N/A
Assembly Required: No
SKU : Sunflower Yellow
Additional Information
Country of Origin: India
Manufacturer: HEALTHUNBOX PRIVATE LIMITED
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Reviews
Not good only one sun flower see germinate
All seeds have sprouted well.
The prompt service and delivery and the quality and quantity was good
I bought it along with zinnia, hollyhocks, moringa , french beans and red onion seeds...all of them sprout 🌱 and are almost ready to be shifted to individual pots.. I am uploading pictures as well 🫶
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our Sunflower Tall Yellow Seeds! We are thrilled to hear that your other seeds are also growing well. We would love to see the pictures of your plants once they are in individual pots. Happy gardening!
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Team organic Bazar
Fast germination at 72% rate approx. Hoping for blooms soon.