Sunflower Seeds – Bright & Tall Garden Flowers

🌱 About this Item

Sunflower seeds are perfect for home gardeners who love tall, bright, and cheerful blooms. These hardy plants are easy to grow and bring a golden charm to any balcony, terrace, or open garden space.

🪴 Best Grow Bag / Pot Size

Use a 12–15 inch deep grow bag or pot, or sow directly in garden beds for tall growth.

🌿 How to Grow Sunflowers from Seeds

• ✓ Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in well-drained soil.
• ✓ Germination takes 7–10 days.
• ✓ Thin seedlings to maintain spacing and avoid crowding.

🌞 Ideal Growing Season in India

Best grown in summer and monsoon (Feb–June & Sept–Nov).

🌾 Seed Sowing Method

• ✓ Sow directly in pots or outdoor beds.
• ✓ Maintain 12–18 inch spacing between plants.
• ✓ Provide support for tall varieties to prevent bending.

🌱 Plant Care Tips

• ✓ Keep soil moist during early growth.
• ✓ Avoid waterlogging; sunflowers prefer slightly dry conditions once established.
• ✓ Deadhead faded flowers to promote new blooms.

☀️ Sunlight & Watering

• ✓ Requires 6–8 hours of full sunlight daily.
• ✓ Water moderately; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.

🌱 Soil & Fertilizer

• ✓ Prefers sandy-loamy, well-drained soil.
• ✓ Apply organic compost during planting and liquid feed monthly.

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

• ✓ Grows best at 20–32°C.
• ✓ Heat-tolerant, perfect for Indian summers.

🌸 Blooming Time & Method

• ✓ Flowers appear in 60–75 days from sowing.
• ✓ Large, golden-yellow blooms last for weeks.

🌟 Special Features of Sunflowers

• ✓ Tall, bright, and cheerful flowers.
• ✓ Easy to grow and heat-tolerant.
• ✓ Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators.
• ✓ Ideal for borders, garden beds, and cut flowers.