Sunflower 'Full Sun'

Helianthus annuus

How to grow Sunflower 'Full Sun'

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Full Sun likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Full Sun is thought of as half hardy, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage. Planting Full Sun in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 5.7 and 8.1 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Full Sun from seed

Sow 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 4.68 inches (12.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Full Sun

As Full Sun is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Full Sun

Sunflower Full Sun Etymology

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

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