Checking in on the self seeded sunflowers at the community allotment - where last year we measured the very tall (nearly) 4 metre sunflower. Yip, they seem to be getting tall again this year!
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30 June 2020
Remember you sowed your sunflower seeds, possibly around May ...maybe you have planted them out by now ? Have you found a sunny and sheltered spot to plant them on? They might need a tall stick next to them to give some support. Our sunflowers have been planted out and the stems are still quite slim. There is no sign of any yellow petals yet, they’re tucked up inside for a while longer. Wonder how tall they will be!? Get Involved
Send a picture of your sunflower plants growing outside - and we will post the pictures here on the website. |
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Get Involved Send a picture of your labelled, potted seeds on a warm window sill - and we will post the pictures here on the website. |
10 April 2020
Are you ready for the Sunflower Challenge to grow the tallest sunflowers in Rutland? Last year we collected seeds from sunflowers grown at the community allotment - where the tallest measured in at a whopping 3.9 meters high! Packets with seeds from these tall sunflowers were given away at the Annual Seed Swap event in February. If you want to join in the fun (growing really tall sunflowers in Rutland), use any sunflower seeds you have. In this 2min 45sec video, Alex explains what you need to do to get your seedlings started. Coming Soon Step 2 - Where to plant out your seedlings |
