Tayloe’s Lawn Care offers tips on growing giant sunflowers to record-breaking sizes and heights, with advice from Dr. Tom Heaton, the world’s foremost sunflower breeder. The guide covers various aspects of growing giant sunflowers, including choosing a suitable location, soil, sowing, thinning, feeding, and care.
Russian Giant Sunflowers, a popular cultivar native to North America, can reach up to 30 feet tall and 24 inches wide. To grow these impressive flowers, it is essential to choose a spot in your garden that receives plenty of sunlight and a sheltered position. Enriching the soil with nutrient-rich organic matter, such as compost, well-rotted manure, or leaf mold, is crucial for their growth.
To grow the largest sunflowers, direct sow seeds directly into the garden, against a solid, south-facing wall, and prop a ladder against it to climb up and support the plants. Plant 5 in each spot and keep only the most.
Growing giant sunflowers in the ground in rich, well-draining soil free of rocks or tree roots is key. Plant seeds 1 inch deep after all danger of frost has passed, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Sunflower seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days and need 6 to 8 hours of sunshine a day.
In summary, growing giant sunflowers requires the right techniques, patience, and proper soil preparation. By following these tips, you can achieve the tallest, brightest blooms in your garden.
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