How to grow Mexican Sunflower

Tithonia rotundifolia

Growing Mexican sunflower from seed

Not recommended for Winter Sowing.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Mexican sunflower about 49 days before your last frost date .

How long does Mexican sunflower take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mexican sunflower takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Mexican sunflower to germinate?
9 days

Average 9 days | Min 3 days | Max 27 days (19)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Mexican sunflower?
+ 16 days

Average 16 days | Min 16 days | Max 18 days (2)

Days to Maturity How long until Mexican sunflower is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 39 days

Average 39 days | Min 39 days | Max 39 days (1)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mexican sunflower?
= 64 days

When should I plant Mexican sunflower?

Our when to plant Mexican sunflower estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Mexican sunflower before or after your last frost date.
49 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Mexican sunflower

Tithonia

Tithonia speciosa, Tagetes rotundifolia

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