Growing these beautiful sunflowers, Helianthus annuus is one thing but taking care of them is another for the perfect bloom or to gain those perfect nutritious sunflower seeds, don’t worry, it’s not difficult and quite easy. Just like the sunflowers enhance your environment, add a sunny yellow touch and a fragrance, you must also take care of it. Here is the complete guide to how to take care of sunflowers.

This article will tell you how you maintain sunflowers. And how do you keep sunflowers alive and so on for the betterment of your sunflower? How to take care of sunflowers.

how to take care of sunflowers?

It’s easy to get all the answers for how to grow sunflowers and take care of them.

Follow these instructions and you are good to go

1. Sunlight

Find the perfect spot where your sunflower can receive proper sunlight for 7-8 hours per day for them to reach their optimal growth

2. Soil

A fertile, well-drained soil with a temperature between 55 degrees F to 65 degrees F , treat the soil with compost before the plantation and remove the weeds for proper growth.

3. Water

Keep the soil moist at all times, younger seedlings or before-germination plants need watering daily but ensure at least 1 inch of water is provided weekly.

4. Fertiliser

Ensure that you don’t over-fertilize, especially at the base as it may lead to the falling of flowers early, fertilize the soil with NPK fertilizer when seedlings have developed 8-inch roots.

How to take care of sunflower seeds?

Sunflower come in great variety, some are annuals being fast growers, some are perennials being slow growers.

• Plant the seeds when there is no danger of frost ahead at least for 3-4 months.
• Dry the seeds to increase the germination rate
• Dig a 1-inch hole, each being 6 feet apart for proper spacing.
• Water regularly for 7-11 to aid germination
• A layer of mulch at the base can benefit by giving more moisture to the plant and preventing weeds
• When the new plant grows sunflower seeds, allow it to dry naturally
• Harvest them only when they look mature, brown, and dry, reducing any seed loss 
• Store them in a cool dry place to prevent rotting

How do you take care of potted sunflower?

Growing sunflowers in pots allow you to place them indoors as well as outdoors, but how do you take care of sunflower in the house?

• Ensure that the pot near the window gets sunlight for 7-8 hours per day,  it must not be too harsh
• The soil must be warm and treated with manure before planting seeds
• Pot must have drainage holes to prevent waterlogging

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) How to take care of sunflowers:-

Q1. Do sunflower need a lot of water for survival?

Ans. No, they need it only till they germinate, after only 1 inch per week is sufficient.

Q2. Do sunflower need full sun daily?

Ans. With no  doubt , yes , sunflowers love the sun, so ensure 7-8 hours of it daily.

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Q3. How do I save my sunflower from dying?

Ans. Check your watering schedule, soil nutrition, and temperature, use nets at the start to protect sunflowers from being eaten by birds or insects, and support tall sunflowers by stalking as a protection against wind.

Q4. Will sunflower regrow after cutting? 

Ans. Yes if you have grown perennial varieties but sadly no if you grew an annual variety.

Q5. What do sunflower need to stay alive?

Ans. Nothing much, just your care to provide adequate light, water, nutrients, and warm temperature, tall ones can also require some support with a stalk.

Q6. How to take care of sunflower in water so that leaves don’t rot?

Ans. leaves should be only above the waterline and change the water frequently.

Q7. How to take sunflower in a vase and where to keep them?

Ans. Imply what you read in question 6, and keep your vase at a cool place that receives sunlight which is not harsh.

Q8. How to take care of sunflower indoors?

Ans. Just like your outdoor flowers care for them in terms of light, water, and proper nutrients, only ensure sunlight that is not too harsh as indoor plants develop less resistance to it.

Q9. How to care for sunflower in the fall?

Ans. Fall is an important season for harvesting, as soon as the first frost arrives harvest your sunflower seeds and cut the wilting plant.