Sunflower 'Tarahumara'

Helianthus annuus

How to grow Sunflower 'Tarahumara'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Tarahumara is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Tarahumara needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.7 to 8.1 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Tarahumara from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) between Sunflower plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Tarahumara about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Tarahumara

Tarahumara is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Tarahumara

Sunflower Tarahumara Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin annuus meaning “annual”.1

Other Names for Sunflower 'Tarahumara'

Tarahumara white

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