How to deal with sunflowers in winter

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1. Timely insulation

2. Reduce watering

3. Proper pruning

4. Fertilization is strictly prohibited

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Sunflowers need timely insulation in winter. The temperature should be kept above 6°C. You can place it in a warm place indoors. Daily watering should be less, and watering can be done on sunny days. Light is conducive to the evaporation of water and prevents the pot soil from being too wet. Proper pruning can reduce the possibility of frostbite and allow for a safer winter. It is not advisable to fertilize in winter to avoid fertilizer accumulation and damage to the roots.

1. Timely insulation

1. Timely insulation

The temperature in winter is very low, which is not good for the growth of sunflowers and will also cause frostbite to the roots. So move it to a warm place indoors and keep the temperature above 6°C. Generally, if you breed in the south, you should put it indoors after the frost, and wait until the Qingming Festival of the following year to take it out.

2. Reduce watering

< p>Sunflowers themselves do not have much demand for water, and they need even less water during the low-temperature dormancy period. Watering should mostly be done on sunny days. Sufficient light can allow some water to evaporate and prevent the pot soil from being too wet. Do not water on cloudy days, otherwise it will be detrimental to its growth.

3. Proper pruning

< p>Since sunflowers are not tolerant of low temperatures, the leaf stems are easily frostbitten. To reduce the risk of freezing, some of the leaves and stems need to be cut off. Prune it extensively and don't worry about its growth. It will continue to grow back in the second spring.

4. Fertilization is strictly prohibited

Many plants cannot be fertilized in winter, and sunflowers are no exception. Although it likes fat, it is in the dormant period in winter and basically does not absorb nutrients. The accumulation of fertilizer will cause damage to the roots when they develop in the next spring.

2. Reduce watering

3. Proper pruning

4. Fertilization is strictly prohibited

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