Sunflowers are easy-care plants that bloom throughout the summer and attract pollinators to the garden. In the article, you will learn what conditions are needed for the plant, and how to care for it.
Basic planting rules
Sunflowers grow up to 10 feet tall, so keep that in mind when planting.
In addition, the flowers of the plant are always turned to face the sun.
Choose conditions so that there is no draft that can break the stem of the plant.
Find a place for a sunflower where a lot of sun will fall - 6-8 hours a day.
For planting, choose loose, well-drained soil: loamy, sandy or clay.
Wait for warm, stable air and ground temperatures before planting.
Work the soil before planting and remove weeds. Sunflowers do not like competition from other plants.
Watering
Sunflowers are drought tolerant plants.
However, in order for the plant to develop properly, it must be watered regularly - once a week.
How to fertilize sunflowers
The plant needs a nutritious soil, saturated with useful substances.
For fertilizer, use organic compounds containing potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen.
Do not fertilize the plant near the base, as this may cause the flowers to fall off.
Following these rules of care, you will be able to grow such a beautiful and vibrant plant as a sunflower in your garden.
