Sunflower plant

Sunflower plant growing herbaceous of the genus Helianthus also known as Common Sunflower plant, Sunflower plant annual plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 5+

Sunflower plant flower

Flower color can be: orange, red or yellow, flower head that heliotropic (move to the sun) and attract pollinators

Seeds are edible in the color gray, cover with hull in the color black and white

Sunflower plant for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Sunflower plant growing and care:

Warm summer

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Spring

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
All season

How to prune:
No need

Size of the plant?
1-5 m, 40-200 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn / Winter

General information about the flower
Orange, red or yellow flower, grow as flower head that heliotropic (move to the sun) and attract pollinators

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible seeds

Seeds harvest season:
Summer / Autumn

Pests or diseases for the seed:
Birds

What can be done with big quantities of Sunflower plant seed?
Eaten raw, oil, roasted

Work requirements on the seeds:
Take the seeds from the hull before they fall

How long does it take to bear seeds?
4-7 month

Scientific name:

Helianthus annuus