How to Grow Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus)

Few flowers are more cheerful than sunflowers. Bursting into bloom in late summer, they're an excellent addition to any garden. As the name implies, they need full sun. They thrive in poor to average soil and need little water. There is now an amazing array of sunflowers in a range of heights from 6 inches to 6 feet and in every color of the sunset.

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Instructions

- 1
  Check out nurseries for sunflower seedlings, but these are among the easiest of plants to start from seed.
- 2
  Plant seedlings after all danger of frost has passed in your region. Space according to label directions, anywhere from 6 inches to 3 feet.
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  Plant seeds 4-6 inches apart after all danger of frost has passed, covering with 1/2 inch soil.
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  Water just enough to keep soil moist. Sunflowers don't need much water or fertilizer.
- 5
  Trim spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
- 6
  Pull out and discard plants in fall, once frost kills them.

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