When is the best time to sow sunflower seeds?

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1. Sowing time of sunflower seeds

2. How to sow sunflower seeds

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Sunflower seeds are best sown between March and April in spring and between August and October in autumn. Because the climate and temperature during these two periods are more suitable, the seeds can germinate better after planting, which is also conducive to the growth of seedlings. In fact, it is also possible to sow seeds in summer, and they will grow well as long as you avoid the cold winter. The sowing method is also very simple. Soak the seeds in advance so that the seeds can absorb enough water. Then sprinkle it directly on the soil surface and cover it with a thin layer of soil.

1. Sowing time of sunflower seeds

1. Sowing time of sunflower seeds

Sunflower sowing can be carried out in spring, summer and autumn, as long as you avoid the cold winter. Sunflowers like warm environments. If the temperature in winter is too low, even if the seedlings can emerge, they will be easily frostbitten. However, the best sowing time is between March and April in spring and August to October in autumn. Because the climate and temperature in these two periods are more suitable, the sunflower seeds can germinate better after being planted, and the seedlings can also grow vigorously, which can promote their growth to be more vigorous.

2. How to sow sunflower seeds

1. Prepare pot soil: Sunflowers like a soft, breathable and fertile soil environment. Suitable soil must be prepared in advance when sowing. It can be mixed with garden soil, river sand and an appropriate amount of compost soil. The prepared soil must be disinfected. In addition, before sowing, it is necessary to water thoroughly in advance to make the soil moist.

2. Seed treatment: Before planting sunflowers, it is recommended to soak the seeds first to allow the seeds to absorb water. This will promote faster germination and greatly increase the seedling rate. Simply soak its seeds in clean water. After soaking for a day, take them out and dry them in the shade.

3. Sowing in the soil: Prepare the soil and soak the seeds before sowing. The sowing method is very simple. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds evenly on the soil surface, and then cover it with fine soil. After sowing, just place it in a ventilated and well-lit environment.

4. Later maintenance: Sunflower seeds can germinate only when the temperature is above 18 degrees. Therefore, good temperature control is required after sowing. If the temperature is too low, cover it with plastic film to promote germination as soon as possible.

2. How to sow sunflower seeds

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