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Sunflowers

Why Do Sunflowers Close Up? (Solved)

by Steve Mann
Sunflower head close up

Seeing the vibrant head of a sunflower closing up is doubly frustrating. One, because it deprives us of their cheerful look and two because it can often come without warning. So why do sunflowers close up? And come to think of it, why do they sometimes not even open? We …

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Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Can A Sunflower Grow Two Heads? (Revealed)

by Steve Mann
Sunflower close up

Two heads are better than one so the old saying goes, but can a sunflower grow two heads? We find out here.

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

How Much Water Does a Sunflower Need a Day? (Explained)

by Steve Mann
Sunflower in the rain

Making sure your sunflower gets enough water is important when it comes to finally enjoy its beautiful blooms. We answer the question here.

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Can You Grow Beans Up Sunflowers? (Solved)

by Steve Mann
Sunflowers in field

Beans and sunflowers would appear to be perfect growing companions on the face of it. But are they? We tell all in this article.

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Are Sunflowers Male or Female? (Revealed)

by Steve Mann
Close up of sunflower

Ever wondered what gender a sunflower is? We reveal all in this article.

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Can You Winter Sow Sunflowers? (Revealed)

by Steve Mann
Sunflower in winter

Sunflowers, the clue is in the word right? Surely you can’t sow them in the winter? Or can you?

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Can You Feed Sunflowers With Tomato Feed? (Explained)

by Steve Mann
Sunflower close up

Tomato feed has a multiple of benefits, but can you use in on sunflowers? Let’s find out.

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Will Pollenless Sunflowers Produce Seeds? (Explained)

by Steve Mann
Sunflower

Pollenless sunflowers account for 90% of all ornamental sunflowers grown commercially in the USA. But do they produce seeds?

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Will Leggy Sunflowers Survive? (Revealed)

by Steve Mann
Sunflower close up with sky behind

Do you need to worry if you sunflower seedlings have skinny, lanky stems and look weak? Find out in this article.

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers

Will Treflan Kill Sunflowers? (Revealed)

by Steve Mann
Drooping sunflower

Treflan is a good grass herbicide, but can it be used around sunflowers? We take a closer look at it here.

Categories Advice, Flowers, Sunflowers
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