How To Grow Your Giant Sunflowers
Top tips and tricks
If normal sunflowers aren’t tall enough for you, our giant sunflower seeds are exactly what your garden needs. Giant Sunflowers add drama and height to any outdoor space, and are a favourite with children - who can grow the tallest sunflower?
How to plant your giant sunflower seeds
Planting your sunflower seeds outdoors:
1. Sow outdoors between the months of March-May.
2. Sow 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered.
3. Sow two seeds together every 45cm (18").
4. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Remove the weaker plant, which can be transplanted if desired.
5. Water well until young plants are established.
Flowers: June to September.
Planting your sunflower seeds indoors:
1. Sow indoors between the months of March-May.
2. Sow 1.5cm (½") deep, individually in small pots of compost.
3. Water well and place in a cold frame or greenhouse.
4. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, May-June, 45cm (18") apart.
Flowers: June to September.
Top Tip! Yogurt pots make excellent, readily available seeding containers.
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