Sunflower Seeds Russian Giant - Flower Seeds

Plant Information:

Sunflower Russian, Russian mammoth sunflower, or Helianthus Annus are tall annual growing sunflower varieties. This variety of sunflower has a sturdy stalk and is deer resistant. Sunflower Russian flowers also include varieties of Russian mammoth, jumbo, Paul Bunyan hybrid, or California grey stripe.

Sunflower Russian flowers are low maintenance but need more space to grow. They can not be grown in a limited space. Buy Sunflower Russian seeds to grow them in your gardens, terrace garden, or the borders. They also make a good Cut flower and last long. Decorate your garden with these bright-colored yellow flowers.

Plant Requirements:

• Soil Type: Moist & Well-Drained Soil
• Sun: Direct Sunlight or Partial Shade
• Temperature:
• Watering Requirement: Once a day
• Space: 6-12 inches apart

How to Sow Sunflower Russian Seeds

Harvest the sunflower Russian flower when they reach their full size, cut them off 2 inches above the ground. Remove the spent or faded brown flowers to encourage new sunflowers and healthy sunflower plant growth. For the sunflower seeds, wait for the petals to dry off and fall and then collect the seeds from the sunflower discs.

• Plant the sunflower Russian flower seeds � inch deep in the soil.
• Sow the sunflower seeds in individual peat pots, so they don�t get disturbed when you transplant them.
• Sow individual Russian sunflower seeds in a 10cm pot.
• The sunflower seeds may germinate within 10-15 days.
• Add compost, manure, and organic fertilizer to the sunflower plant.
• Mulch for better moist retention in the soil.
• Remove the weeds from around the sunflower plant to encourage healthy plant growth.
• You can thin your sunflowers seedling when they emerge to about 2 ft apart.
• Protect the sunflower seedling from nesting birds with netting or plastic baskets.

How to Care for Plants

Follow these guided instructions to care for your plants and boost healthy paced growth.

Watering Guide

• Water the soil or the roots and not the leaves.
• Put a finger in the soil to check & water the plant if dry.
• Avoid overwatering plants. Keep the soil moist & not swampy.
• Use a well-draining pot to avoid water accumulation at the bottom.

Sunlight Guide

• For Direct Sunlight, Keep the plant pot facing a sunny window with direct sunlight all day.
• For Partial Shade, Keep the plant pot not facing the sun and away from the window.
• For Low Light, Keep the plant pot in a low light room to encourage growth.

Potting Mix Necessity

Potting soil or Potting Mix consists of peat moss, pine bark, and other rich ingredients, excluding earthen soil. Use Potting Mixture for healthy roots and plants with the following elements:

• Vermiculite improves air holding capacity and water retention or you can use water storing crystals to retain water in plants.
• For space, sand or perlite in the potting mixture helps in drainage.
• Peat moss, coconut coir, pine bark, or shredded paper also adds water retention to plants.
• For rich nutrients, choose a potting mix with fertilizers and compost.
• Pick soils that are free from stones or lumps.