{"id":862,"date":"2024-07-17T09:06:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T09:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/?post_type=product&p=862"},"modified":"2024-07-17T09:06:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T09:06:03","slug":"sunflower-fire-catcher","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/?product=sunflower-fire-catcher","title":{"rendered":"SUNFLOWER, FIRE CATCHER"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An Easy Way to Brighten Your Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the treasure of fiery, bi-color sunflowers with their 5-inch diameter blooms in yellow and deep orange-red, perfect for creating vibrant bouquets. Enjoy filling your home with these warm, sunny arrangements. For an exquisite display, pair them with \u2018Sallyfun Blue Emotion\u2019 salvia in a vase.<\/p>\n

How to Sow and Plant Sunflowers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunflowers thrive when directly sown in the garden after the last frost:<\/p>\n

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  • Plant seeds in average soil and full sun once frost danger has passed.<\/li>\n
  • Choose a well-drained site, as sunflowers face the sun and require an open garden area. Taller varieties should be planted at the north end to prevent shading other plants.<\/li>\n
  • Prepare soil by removing weeds and incorporating organic matter into the top 6-8 inches. Level and smooth the soil.<\/li>\n
  • Organic matter like compost enriches soil with nutrients and ideal pH. If compost isn\u2019t available, top-dress soil after planting with 1-2 inches of organic mulch, which will gradually break down.<\/li>\n
  • Sow seeds \u00bd inch deep in groups of 2 or 3, spacing groups 18-24 inches apart depending on the variety.<\/li>\n
  • Lightly firm soil, water thoroughly, and maintain even moisture.<\/li>\n
  • Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days. Thin to one plant per group when seedlings develop two sets of leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to Grow<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Control weeds to avoid competition for water, space, and nutrients. Cultivate regularly or use mulch to prevent weed seeds from germinating.<\/li>\n
    • Mulch helps retain soil moisture and stabilize soil temperature. Use organic mulch like shredded leaves for an aesthetic and soil-improving effect. Ensure mulch does not touch plant stems to prevent potential rot.<\/li>\n
    • Keep soil evenly moist without overwatering.<\/li>\n
    • Established sunflowers tolerate drought conditions.<\/li>\n
    • Only fertilize poor soil sparingly; avoid over-fertilization.<\/li>\n
    • Monitor for pests and diseases; consult local Cooperative Extension Services for pest control recommendations.<\/li>\n
    • Some varieties produce a single bloom; remove plants after blooming to prevent disease in subsequent years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Edible sunflowers mature within 3 months after sowing. Harvest seeds after flower heads dry but before fall or winter rains. Look for mature flower heads with shrunken florets and yellowing backs. Cut with a foot of stalk attached, then dry seeds in a warm, dry, ventilated area protected by cheesecloth, netting, or a perforated paper bag.<\/li>\n
      • Shorter sunflower varieties thrive in containers with commercial potting mix.<\/li>\n
      • Pollenless varieties are excellent as cut flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. What direction do sunflowers face?<\/strong> Sunflowers follow the sun.<\/li>\n
        2. Are sunflower seeds toxic?<\/strong> No, though only giant sunflower seeds are edible.<\/li>\n
        3. Why are sunflower seeds hollow?<\/strong> This can result from inadequate pollination; sunflowers rely on insects for pollination. Sunflower moth larvae may also cause tiny holes in seeds.<\/li>\n
        4. How many flowers does each stem of giant sunflowers produce?<\/strong> Each stem produces one flower.<\/li>\n
        5. How long do sunflowers bloom?<\/strong> Sunflowers typically bloom for 4-6 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          An Easy Way to Brighten Your Home Discover the treasure of fiery, bi-color sunflowers with their 5-inch diameter blooms in yellow and deep orange-red, perfect for creating vibrant bouquets. Enjoy filling your home with these warm, sunny arrangements. For an exquisite display, pair them with \u2018Sallyfun Blue Emotion\u2019 salvia in a vase. How to Sow […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":864,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[17],"product_tag":[18],"class_list":["post-862","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-flower","product_tag-seed","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=862"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=862"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=862"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blossomsecret.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}