Things You'll Need:
- Sunflower seeds
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Step 1
Consider what type and size of sunflower you want. Buy a few sunflower seeds and a pot to start growing your sunflower inside your home or plant directly in your garden of rich soil. Read the package to find out when to plant that particular sunflower.
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Step 2
Give you sunflower lots of sun and water, hint the name “sun” flower.:) Watch the plant lean towards the sun when just starting out.
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Step 3
Plant the sunflower in late May to early June and you can expect a sunflower to bloom in August, about 70 to 90 days. Be patient as you watch your sunflower grow.
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Step 4
Make sure to plant the sunflower in a sunny area in your garden. Avoid shady areas where trees may shade it.
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Step 5
Water your sunflower heavily about one to two times a week for a month and then a little every day. Give it plenty of water, but not too much that it causes the stems to droop and become weak.
