Have you ever wished you could have sunflowers earlier in the season? Are you willing to take a bit of a risk to make that happen? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the early sunflower experiments Lisa has conducted on the farm over the years. They cover why “early bird” sunflowers are worth experimenting with, when and how many seeds to start, which varieties to grow for late spring and early summer bouquets, planting and protection tips, and the effects of early planting on flower size and days to maturity. Listen to the podcast, grab some sunflower seeds and row cover, and start looking forward to earlier blooms!
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16 Comments
Such a great team with the Q & A interview. I really appreciate all your help!
Just as I was gazing at my 100% germinated TGW Procut Sunflower babies here in my grow room, there you are! I was wondering the exact thing about when to plant these out here in zone 7b SC. They are approx 1.5 inches tall now. I have a feeling that they are wanting to bust out and up sooner than I think. I'm not usually a risk taker, however, I completely trust your methods and even your hunches. We're in it together so…. WHY NOT!? Thanks sweet ladies…. xoxoxoxo
So glad I have extra sunflower seeds leftover from last season… worth a try for sure!☀️
Have you ever used a heating coil on the soil down the center of a covered row in the event of a sudden cold spell?
I found a inch tall Zinnia seedling in my garden as a 5 inch snowfall was melting. It was a wet snow 35° and it melted in one day. We did have several warm days in Feb(one day was 76°). I just thought this was interesting. I will be watching this seedling closely. Our last frost date is March 15 so it should be good. I wonder if flower breeders also try to breed in cold hardiness.
Good info! Thanks ladies! 🌻
Do you sell those narrow buckets? ❤
Love your question about how much water is in your harvest bucket!
Did this for the first time last year and wow was my best earner and most reliable crop . 🌻🌻🌻
I was at a garden seminar and the master G. said use more phosphorus planting into cold soil.
Thanks Lisa and Layne🌼 I'm going to do this. Zone 6a NW of Lake Erie. 4/30 LFD. I would welcome small blooms.. Lisa sounds delightful❤ I just ordered.. 4 and the quick dip, the Mom's at Church are going to be so surprised on Mother's Day. 🌻
Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful, especially with wimpy sunnies/ rudbeckia.
I started my sunflowers in January!
Have been planting every Sat since!
I hope to see which week will be the best time to begin planting!!!
I'll be ready for next year!!! Big Time!!
Sees starting wit the two of you are amazing!
How big does the heads get normally?
Tried to watch the Friday live show for the first on March 10 re: sunflowers, and my internet would not allow it. How can I watch the replay? I am new to the website and could not find it. Thanks!
Thank you for the info. I'll try it now.