What is the best time to plant sunflowers?

Best time to plant sunflowers

The sowing time of sunflowers is mostly chosen in March and April every year. The sprouts will come out about a week after sowing. The choice of planting time is mainly based on the occurrence law of salinization. Appropriate advance or delay is to make the seedlings avoid salinization disasters. At the same time, the variety factor should also be considered.

Sunflower growth cycle

The growing period of sunflower refers to the time from the growth of new seedlings to the maturity of seeds, which is generally more than 85 days. The length of the growing period will also vary depending on the variety, planting time and breeding conditions. The entire growing period of sunflower is divided into four growth periods: seedling stage, bud stage, flowering stage and maturity stage.

How to plant sunflowers

1. Site selection

The rhizome of sunflower can ventilate and breathe freely, and it is also very resistant to waterlogging. For cultivation, flat land with medium fertility should be selected. It is best if similar plants have not been planted before. It is mainly planted by broadcasting seeds. It is best to use peat soil when planting to increase the seed germination rate.

2. Planting

Before planting sunflowers, you need to turn over the soil for seedlings, then sow the seeds, spread the seeds evenly in the planting pits, cover them with fine soil, compact them, and spread a layer of straw on the surface to warm the land and keep it moist.