9 Reasons Your Sunflowers Are Struggling To Grow

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nine reasons your sunflowers are
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struggling to
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grow Pest damage at the seedling stage
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Pests like cutworms slugs and squirrels
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damage sunflower seedlings Use
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protective collars and natural predators
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for
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protection Mistimed planting Plant
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sunflowers 1 to two weeks post frost
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when the soil exceeds 50° F In cooler
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climates transplant seedlings after
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starting indoors in Pete pots And for
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hot regions consider a late summer
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sewing Nutrient poor or imbalanced soil
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Sunflowers need nutrient-rich soil with
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nitrogen phosphorus and potassium Amend
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sandy soil with compost bone meal and
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organic fertilizer for
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health Crowded spacing leading to
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competition Crowded sunflower planting
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causes weak growth Proper spacing boosts
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air circulation reduces fungi and
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supports pollinators and
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insects Fungal diseases and damping off
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Sew sunflowers in well- draining soil
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and avoid overhead watering to reduce a
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fungal affliction called damping
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off Poor seed quality or incorrect
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planting depth Ensure vibrant sunflower
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blooms by using fresh seeds planting
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shallowly and maintaining moisture to
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attract pollinators effectively
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Soil compaction and poor drainage
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Compacted clay soils harm sunflowers
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causing stunted growth Loosen soil add
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sand or compost and use raised beds for
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better
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drainage Inconsistent watering
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especially underwatering Sunflowers
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require consistent early stage watering
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Underwatering weakens stocks Use deep
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weekly watering and mulch reducing as
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seed heads
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mature Insufficient sunlight Sunflowers
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need six to eight hours of sunlight
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Plant in bright spots Avoid tree or
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building shade or select sun tolerant
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varieties

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