How to water sunflowers

Key points for watering sunflowers

The sunflower is a plant of the genus Portulacaceae. Generally speaking, the watering time needs to be adjusted according to the season. Usually, do not water it at noon in summer. It is best to water it in the morning or evening. In winter, water it when it is warm at noon.

How to judge whether to water the sunflowers

To judge whether the sunflowers should be watered, you can judge based on the condition of the potting soil and the firmness of the flowers. If the flowers become soft, it means it is time to water them.

How often should you water your sunflowers?

Sunflowers can adapt to slightly dry or moist soil environments. Generally speaking, it only needs to be watered every 1-2 days. When the weather is dry, you can spray more water to keep it moist. In winter, you need to reduce watering, and it is best to water it once every 15-20 days.

Should sunflowers be watered thoroughly?

Sunflowers generally do not need watering unless they are dry. If you do water them, you need to water them thoroughly at one time. If water flows out from the small holes at the bottom of the pot, it means they are watered thoroughly.

How to water sunflowers

If the soil used to maintain sunflowers has good drainage, then you can water them once a day during the growing season. When the sunlight is very strong, you can even water them twice a day. If the soil used does not have good drainage, then you must reduce watering.

What water should be used to water sunflowers?

It is best to water sunflowers with beer water, which can make the flowers grow more vigorously, and the flowers absorb the nutrients in beer very quickly. Alternatively, you can use tap water that has been exposed to the sun to water the plants.

Sunflower watering amount

Water the sunflowers enough at one time, just enough so that a small amount of water seeps out from the bottom of the flowerpot. Be careful not to allow water to accumulate, as this will easily hinder the growth of its young roots.

Precautions for watering sunflowers

1. For newly planted sunflowers, use a spray bottle to spray some water on the soil surface, then cover it with a layer of film. Water it after 3-7 days, and replenish water once when the soil becomes dry.

2. In winter, you should control the watering of sunflowers as much as possible and do not water them too much. Keep the soil slightly dry. If the soil has good drainage, you can usually water it once every 10 days. If the drainage is poor, it is best to water it once every 15-20 days.

3. If the sunflower is in the seedling stage, the temperature during this period is not high and the water vapor evaporates slowly. It is not advisable to water it too much at this time to avoid the plant being unable to absorb water and causing root rot.