Should you buy sunflower seeds or branches?
This article introduces you to the small experience of planting sunflowers, whether to buy seeds or branches, and the precautions for selecting sunflower seeds. The details are as follows:
Sunflowers are divided into two main categories. The first category is the double-petaled sunflower, which is currently the most popular type in the market, and the selling price is usually relatively high. Some merchants sell the seeds of double-petaled sunflowers, while others sell branches that admire the sun. The second major category is the traditional single-petaled sunflower.
The prices of the two categories of sunflowers differ by about twice. Single-petaled sunflowers are relatively cheap, costing only a few yuan, while double-petaled sunflowers may require more than ten yuan, with a relatively higher price and more people buying them. Each of the two categories of sunflowers has its own advantages, so buy according to personal needs.
Currently, most people who keep sunflowers at the market are growing double-petaled ones because they are more beautiful when blooming, with petals layered together, and they also bloom longer than single-petaled ones. We can directly purchase branches of double-petaled sunflowers online, plant them at home, and they can germinate and bloom within two months. The growth rate of sunflowers is very fast.
Many friends may have purchased some seeds of double-petaled sunflowers online, and chances are that the seeds you bought might be single-petaled. It's rare to find seeds of double-petaled sunflowers in the market. It's not to say they don't exist, but the probability is very small because double-petaled sunflowers usually require artificial pollination and cannot rely on insects. The difficulty of pollination is high, and the selling price is also high.
Should you buy sunflower seeds or branches?
The seeds of double-petaled and single-petaled sunflowers are the same and have not been sown. Nobody would dare to distinguish them. However, most flower friends who buy double-petaled sunflower seeds are likely to be deceived. Many unscrupulous merchants sell single-petaled sunflower seeds as double-petaled ones. Once you plant them and they bloom, you realize they are not as expected, and by then, it's too late for after-sales service.
I recommend that everyone try to buy sunflower branches online. Sunflower branches have similar habits to succulents; they can take root and grow after being planted in soil and watered, with a high survival rate. With sufficient sunlight and water and fertilizer in the summer, they grow very fast. From planting to blooming, it takes about 2 to 3 months to fill a pot, and the blooming period can last until October or November.
Single-petaled sunflowers are more commonly seen in flower beds or rural areas, while potted sunflowers are usually double-petaled. Double-petaled varieties are not only numerous but also bloom very brightly with various colors, making the blooming effect more beautiful. Traditional single-petaled sunflowers are less ornamental than double-petaled ones, but they are cheaper and can be raised through sowing.
When planting potted double-petaled sunflowers on a large scale, you can choose to buy single-petaled sunflower seeds, which are cheaper. Since it's a large-scale planting, there's no need for petals. Single-petaled sunflowers also have a very beautiful overall blooming effect after flowering.
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