How to Sow and Care for Sunflowers
Do you know these? Tips on how to sow and care for sunflowers and small green plant care experiences for sunflower planting methods. Next, the editor will introduce them.
Spring is the season for sowing. From a tiny seed to a large pot of bright and beautiful blooming flowers, do you know how to sow? Nowadays, many friends like to buy some flower seeds in spring and plant them on their balconies or in their courtyards. This not only allows them to enjoy the fun of sowing in spring and appreciating flowers in summer and autumn but also gives them the surprise of harvesting a sense of accomplishment from one seed sown in spring. These small flower seeds are generally annual herbs, and some perennial flowers can also be sown in spring. The main varieties include sunflowers, dwarf morning glories, daisies, poppies, and cosmos, among others.
Let's take the small sunflower as an example and grow lovely and charming little flowers using the simplest sowing method.
I. Preparations Before Sowing
1. Prepare the seedling soil. Mix 50% peat soil + 10% vermiculite + 10% perlite + 30% coconut bran. This type of soil is loose and breathable, rich in organic matter, and has good drainage, making it very suitable for planting small seeds like sunflowers.
2. Prepare seeds and flower pots. Flower seeds can be purchased at the flower market or online. Moreover, seeds sown in spring generally germinate and take root easily and can be directly sown in flower pots.
3. Before sowing, sprinkle water on the soil in the pot with a spray bottle to moisten it, and it is enough when water flows out from the bottom hole of the flower pot.
II. Specific Sowing Steps
1. Mix the flower seeds thoroughly with fine sugar or fine sand, then evenly sprinkle the mixed seeds on the soil surface using a small spoon. Since sugar dissolves in moist soil and acts as a rooting agent, it can promote the seeds to germinate and take root quickly, making it a decent rooting agent for sowing.
2. After spreading the seed mixture, do not cover the small flower seeds, while larger seeds should be covered with a thin layer of fine soil, just enough to cover the seeds. Be careful not to cover the soil too thickly, as it may affect seedling emergence.
3. After covering, seal the mouth of the flower pot with a prepared plastic film or plastic bag, place it in a warm and well-lit area, avoid direct sunlight, and wait for the seeds to germinate.
III. Management and Care After Seedlings Emerge
Sunflowers are easy to care for. As long as they have soil and water, they will grow rapidly and spread, quickly filling the pot. Generally, when the indoor temperature is above 20 degrees, the seedlings will emerge in about 3 to 7 days. Since they are sown in fertile soil, the seedlings will grow very fast and strong.
When the seedlings have 2 to 3 leaf buds, they can be transplanted into your favorite flower pots for planting and care. After the seedlings adapt to the pot for 3 to 5 days, they can be transferred to normal watering care.
Sunflowers love the sunlight, so when they grow 6 to 8 leaves, they should be placed in a sunny area to grow robustly. By May, sunflowers will have flower buds and will bloom fully with the arrival of summer.
If planted in the garden, the flowers will fill the garden with color, presenting a beautiful scene of bright and beautiful flowers. Moreover, sunflowers are particularly dazzling on sunny days, but they will close their flowers on rainy days, which is the sunflower's small personality.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to sow and care for sunflowers and their planting methods, for your reference and suggestions!