How to water the sunflower

Watering tips for sunflowers

The sunflower plant, also known as rainbow purslane, is a plant of the Portulacaceae family and the genus Portulaca. It was cultivated by Mr. Shigenobu Tanaka of Japan. The sunflower plant likes relatively dry soil, so do not water it too much, especially in summer, when the plant will enter a dormant state, and the number and amount of watering should be strictly controlled.

How to judge whether the sunflower should be watered

You can only water the sunflower when the soil is dry, and water it thoroughly each time. If you are not sure whether the soil below is dry, you can use a wooden stick to stick it in to see.

How often should I water the sunflower?

During the growing seasons in spring and autumn, sunflowers are generally watered every 3-5 days. In the summer, they are in a dormant period, so watering should be controlled, generally every 10 days. In the winter, when the temperature is low, water them once every half a month. Water as little as possible and avoid water accumulation.

Water the sunflower thoroughly

The amount of watering for mature sunflower plants can be reduced appropriately. Even if it is a bit dry occasionally, its leaves store a large amount of water, which is enough to maintain its growth needs.

The correct way to water the sunflower

Do not water the sunflower too much. Unlike other plants, it does not require as many nutrients. It does not need to be watered every day. It is not good to keep the soil moist all the time. It can be watered every 5-7 days, or even longer.

What kind of water should be used to water the sunflower?

In terms of overall cost-effectiveness, using tap water that has been left for a while and preferably exposed to the sun will have the best effect. However, do not use it directly as it contains chloride ions, which are not good for the growth of sunflowers.

Watering amount for sunflower

When you first plant the sunflower, you don't need to water it every day. Excessive watering will cause the seeds to mold and rot, so when the seeds are broadcast and propagated, water them heavily once, but don't allow water to accumulate. Then check every day to make sure there are no lumps on the soil surface. You can use a spray bottle to spray water to maintain humidity until the seeds sprout out of the soil, and then water them heavily after true leaves grow.

Precautions for watering sunflowers

Many people think that sunflowers are afraid of water, so many people only water the surface a little or half of the plant when watering it. This will easily cause the roots of the plant to be distributed on a very shallow surface, which is not conducive to its healthy growth. Of course, you can't water it too much, otherwise black rot will occur on the roots.