Sunflower 'Maya'

Helianthus annuus

How to grow Sunflower 'Maya'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Maya is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Maya requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.7 - 8.1 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Maya from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Maya

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Maya is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Maya