Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 21:52     Subject: Sunflowers
Anonymous wrote:DP here. Hope you don’t mind if I jump in with another sunflower question.

I planted sunflower seeds, the seedlings came up and formed two leaves each, but now, a few days later, many of those two leaves have “disappeared”- possibly eaten by something, but I don’t know what if that’s the case. What’s going on and can I fix it?


Slugs
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 17:28     Subject: Sunflowers
Anonymous wrote:DP here. Hope you don’t mind if I jump in with another sunflower question.

I planted sunflower seeds, the seedlings came up and formed two leaves each, but now, a few days later, many of those two leaves have “disappeared”- possibly eaten by something, but I don’t know what if that’s the case. What’s going on and can I fix it?


Chipmunks? They love them when they are just starting to grow. Also my zinnias. They don't bother them once they get some height.

I read about sticking plastic forks tines up around the young growing plant to deter the chipmunks. Worked pretty well, actually.
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 14:57     Subject: Sunflowers
DP here. Hope you don’t mind if I jump in with another sunflower question.

I planted sunflower seeds, the seedlings came up and formed two leaves each, but now, a few days later, many of those two leaves have “disappeared”- possibly eaten by something, but I don’t know what if that’s the case. What’s going on and can I fix it?
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 13:58     Subject: Sunflowers
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I still need to order the seeds


Pay attention to the 'Days to Maturity' information. By and large, sunflowers take 60 days (according to the packet; none of mine are ever on this schedule, and usually take longer). There are some that are a little shorter or a little longer. Either way, you're looking at August for blooms.


Thx. I will keep an eye on days to maturity. I like the idea of August blooms
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 13:55     Subject: Sunflowers
Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I still need to order the seeds


Pay attention to the 'Days to Maturity' information. By and large, sunflowers take 60 days (according to the packet; none of mine are ever on this schedule, and usually take longer). There are some that are a little shorter or a little longer. Either way, you're looking at August for blooms.
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 11:21     Subject: Sunflowers
Thanks. I still need to order the seeds
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 11:06     Subject: Sunflowers
Anonymous wrote:Is it too late to plant sunflower seeds or can I still do it? Did I miss the window?


Depends on the type, but you should be fine.
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2024 10:12     Subject: Sunflowers
Is it too late to plant sunflower seeds or can I still do it? Did I miss the window?