What kind of soil do sunflowers like and what soil should they use for cultivation?

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1. What kind of soil do you like?

2. Soil preparation

3. Management methods

It has strong adaptability and is resistant to barrenness. When cultivating, as long as you do not use heavy sandy soil or soil containing too much calcareous soil, it can maintain normal growth. However, if you want it to grow better and more vigorously, it is still recommended to use soft, fertile and permeable soil. Potted plants can be mixed with garden soil, river sand and peat soil, while ground plants should be plowed deeply first and then sprinkled with a small amount of fertilizer.

1. What kind of soil do you like?

It has strong adaptability, drought and barren tolerance, and has almost no requirements on soil. As long as you don't use heavy sandy soil or soil containing too much calcareous soil, it can maintain normal growth. However, if you want it to grow better and have a longer flowering period, it is recommended to use soft, fertile and permeable soil. This soil quality can better meet the needs and promote its vigorous growth.

2. Soil preparation

If you are managing potted plants during cultivation, you can use a mixture of garden soil, river sand and peat soil as soil. Such soil has good drainage and is very fertile, which is beneficial to later growth. Be careful to disinfect or expose it to the sun before use to ensure it is sterile and free of insect eggs. If it is planted on the ground, it should be deeply plowed before planting to ensure that the soil is soft, and then a small amount of fertilizer should be sprinkled to increase nutrients.

3. Management methods

If you want it to grow vigorously, just paying attention to the soil quality is not enough. It likes light, so make sure it gets enough light. Whether it is a potted plant or a ground plant, it should be exposed to the sun as much as possible. You don’t need to water too frequently, just water when you find the soil is dry. It can be watered once every two or three days during the growing season. After the temperature drops in winter, the water should be controlled to avoid soil hardening and freezing damage. In addition, it is best to topdress before flowering. Just choose phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer to extend the flowering period.

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