How to Grow Sunflowers at Home

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, I will show you how to grow sunflowers at home from seed. Sunflowers are an easy to grow, happy flower that does well in a variety of conditions.

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@tinaknutsen Жыл бұрын

7 years ago I walked the fence line with my grandkids with quite a few varieties of sunflower seeds, showed them how to poke their fingers in the ground and put a seed in. As soon as they saw the stalks coming up they were eager to help with the watering. That was the beginning of teaching them to plant seeds. I also have them walk around the garden in the fall to collect seeds from echinacea, marigolds, columbine, ect. My little helpers👍🌻😊

@domesti-city Жыл бұрын

Last year I roasted some sunflower heads while the seeds were still white. Lots of garlic and olive oil, and it was delish! What's not delish with garlic and olive oil? When my kids were small and I had a large garden I would plant the mammoth sunflowers in a large circle and then plant pole beans at the base of each once they started getting some height. I would tie the mature blossoms together at the top to create a teepee, which also kept them from leaning way over, and the beans would climb up and were easy to harvest and shaded the inside of the teepee for the children. I left a gap for a doorway. Good times.

@rochellemiller6329 Жыл бұрын

I never do anything to plant sunflowers anymore except pull up the ones I don’t want lol. Nearly all of mine are volunteer. I love in Kansas, where sunflowers grow wild everywhere. But after years of planting fancy varieties, even my wild sunflowers have hybridized into an interesting mix of traits. My volunteers make me smile every year!

@reginacalla Жыл бұрын

Crocus comes to mind for a happy flower. They're the first to bloom after winter. They mean spring is finally here. And THAT makes me happy.

@mmb_MeAndMyBees 5 ай бұрын

No their not ! It's Snow Drops ! Or that's so here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 My Bees today were collecting the Pollen on their back legs. Big globs of Bright Orange ! Must mean they are making Baby Bees for the pending Spring. 👍 OK. Maybe Crocus is out too. Have both Smowdrops and Crocuses. But the former show up quicker, unless the odd Crocus Bulb is in a Sunny spot. Then yes, it could be first ! 🙃

@kkeenan536 Жыл бұрын

Here in middle TN there’s a beautiful home on acreage next to a main highway and every year they plant a huge strip next to the road with sunflowers! It’s so beautiful 🌻💚🌻

@kathleenpalmer845 Жыл бұрын

I get them growing under my bird feeders every year . I was very interested to see the different varieties you showed us the photos of . I’ll be interested to see yours come up and I hope you will video them for us to see once they bloom.

@craighalle7892 Жыл бұрын

Sunflowers are my favorite flower. I like that they provide food for the birds, the squirrels and me. Very healthy. Peonies are my other favorite flower because the blooms are big and beautiful, and they smell so good. Plus, they are perennial, and every few years you can split them up and grow more. The only bad thing is they are so pricey I really can't afford them now. Another excellent video, Brian. I don't think I've ever seen one before on sunflowers. May the Lord continue blessing you and yours.

@TaLeng2023 4 ай бұрын

Just bought sunflower seeds. I would have grow peony if they existy country 😢 (they probably can't).

@wandawilliams2397 Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure my chickens swallow their sunflower seeds whole. Sunfloweres are everywhere. Apparently chicken poop is exactly what they need to grow in Georgia

@TheColorblindGardener Жыл бұрын

Chicken's are one of the few animals that are proven to kill all seeds they ingest. The gizzard grinds the seeds up to a paste, so any seeds they consume are no longer viable

@remywhat4294 8 ай бұрын

Chickens don’t have jaws, and cannot chew

@dispmonk 3 ай бұрын

Wow, you should not own chickens if you do not know they’re basic physiology.

@robertawestbrooks9531 3 ай бұрын

They sure eat alot, they should have teeth

@ehunter39 Жыл бұрын

I made the mistake last year of planting them in my raised garden beds. They averaged 12 to 15 feet tall and shaded all my veggies. I used every part of the sunflowers though. I washed and sliced the leaves for stir fry, I cut open the trunks took out the white part, dehydrated it and made sunflower flour, used the petals for tea and gave most of the seeds to the chickens. Love sunflowers, just not in my raised beds. Thanks, Brian! Love the varieties you've planted.

@quiltingcindyp Жыл бұрын

I have multi stemmed sunflowers in my garden. Every plant is from seed that dropped from last years planting. I moved a dozen of them when they were around 10" to 12" tall. They immediately flopped over, but I was patient and now one of the plants is 15 foot tall and all have multiple blooms.😳Wish I could remember the variety. Good to know that they can be planted in succession! Thanks for sharing your garden.

@Eric-gi9kg Жыл бұрын

My 1st attempt a couple of years ago. Planted in raised beds and 5 gallon buckets with a reservoir. Learned that they have a huge root system. After harvesting the bloom and removing the bucket.. there wasn't much soil left. The ones in the raised bed took over my squash, lettuce, a radish. Sooo... if you do decide to grow the Single Sunflower, make sure to give their root system plenty of room.

@lizmckissick3996 Жыл бұрын

The cottage flower garden is coming along very well. I love it 😍

@myurbangarden7695 Жыл бұрын

Love ❤ Sunflowers 🌻. It's great for clay soil, the next season the soil is much more malleable.

@donnaadams7805 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I have a multi-head sunflower getting close to blooming in my garden! I can't wait.😊 Thanks so much for the information Brian!

@Qazxswer68 2 ай бұрын

Sunflowers:) which is why I’m watching your video. My mom passed away last week and her favorite was sunflowers. I’m going grow an area of sunflowers in her memory.

@victorialoveday9998 Жыл бұрын

Your cottage garden and all the flowers are so beautiful. I’m inspired to get out and plant those sunflower seeds!

@raj100 Жыл бұрын

I like growing sunchokes. They have decent flowers and are perennials.

@rossanablackburn4111 Жыл бұрын

Ok, I was not thinking on planting sunflowers, my husband keeps telling me he doesn't like it. However, I know a place they will look great in my front yard. By the time he realizes what it is he will be lonving how it looks :) Sometimes is better to say sorry after the fact than ask for permission :)

@NextLevelGardening Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 true

@joshhoward-tl6fw Ай бұрын

Asking for permission to plant sunflower 🌻

@elainelucier6243 Жыл бұрын

Cosmos are my happy flowers .

@bluepumpkinseedco.9051 Жыл бұрын

Sunflowers are so much fun to grow, another great informative video, thank you, Brian! :)

@kendrarobbins646 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I tried to grow them in the spring. They started to grow, became leggy and died at about 10 inches tall. Thought I had to wait to next spring to try again. After watching this video ill try again this weekend

@patkrueger7353 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love sunflowers too along with daisies Shasta daisies. I think they're a happy plant. Also Love your cottage gardens looking beautiful, very envious of your gardens

@gardeningwithtash2485 Жыл бұрын

Sunflowers are my favorite too. I have some getting ready to get blooms on some now.

@3coins. Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, especially the east facing.

@deewinston5651 Жыл бұрын

It will be so beautiful with all the Sunflowers. Thanks for sharing Brian.🌻

@lyndelgado6138 Жыл бұрын

Pansies n roses r my happy flowers! Love the 'fantasia' faces of pansies n the,scent of a Mr Lincoln or Neil Diamond rose can just make me forget my troubles. Have 2 volunteer sunflowers. Both facing west n both grew down along grd for about 3 ft b4 popping up about 3 ft n their stalks r al.ost 2 inches in diameter. Didnt expect them so didnt notice either one til they were ready 2 flower.

@catherineroseberry191 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I thought I missed to plant sunflowers. I’ve been busy revamping my outside and forgot all about it. Doing it tomorrow hopefully. BTW I have learned new ways of doing things from you, thanks.

@christinakindler9112 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. I bought some multi head sunflowers last year from my grocery store and this year I have tons of volunteers ❤ even in places I didn't have plants. I can't wait. Your tips are very helpful. Thank you!

@esthersdaughterlong8149 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I planned on putting seeds in this wknd.

@cbak1819 Жыл бұрын

I found out they are cold tolerant .. they did fine with frost cloth.. planted in April.. 6a, I spaced them 4-6 inch's apart and they were so cute! Lisa from The Gardener's workshop taught me that. I grow them for bouquets.

@marie9244 Жыл бұрын

My happy flowers are roses sunflowers are not as popular here in Australia as they are in the US. When I see those beautiful coloured scented blooms in my garden it makes me happy and the birds don’t eat them.

@lindysmallwood2039 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t grown sunflowers yet but I have some seeds. Time to plant some. Thank you for the inspiration! Blessings ❤️🌺

@JL-wm6jb 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is the exact advice that I needed to start planting my sunflowers this year.

@tinabloomfield7228 Жыл бұрын

I'm growing two different types of sunflowers in my garden this year. I've never grown them before and I'm so excited to watch them grow ❤

@dollylafave942 Жыл бұрын

I noticed Brian covered his seeds/seedlings, w/a tool/mesh cover, using landscaping staples to secure it to the ground. I've put (tied on) clear bags/baggies (w/air holes 4 ventilation) over the heads as they're forming. Or, depending on the size of the/your plant(s). You may want to put empty clear (upside down) plastic grape/apple juice jugs (the biggest you can find), over the plants while they're beginning to grow. I cut/melt off the bottom of the jug (using a wood burning tool; very handy tool). Sometimes I have to use landscaping staples to secure/ancor the jugs to the ground; esp for windy days! I melt a little hole in either side of the jug, (usually about an inch or so from the bottom) I then insert my staple through/into the hole, & voila, go poke it into the ground. If you can; it's a good idea to countersink the bottom of the jug into the ground a bit, when you put it over the plant(s). Or you could place some soil up against the jug, & around the bottom as well. Lastly, if needed, depending on your weather (humid/hot); you may want to include a few ventilation holes in the jug. Keeps out the cutworms, & other pests, chipmunks/squirrels; & is a mini greenhouse with an opening on top. 🌻🐛🐇🐀🐿️🐦 One more little tip I learned that may be helpful for you: In the fall when the seeds are drying inside the flower head, I put a plastic shopping bag (sometimes I double the bags, if they are thin/prone to holes) over the head so the birds, and other critters can't/won't/don't eat your seeds/seedlings. Hope that helps! God's good blessing's; & happy gardening to you! 🤗🌱🌻🌞

@dollylafave942 Жыл бұрын

Opps for some reason this went to you Tina instead of the person I was trying to respond to. Sorry about that! Have a pleasant day! 🤗🌻

@michellewelch6013 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got sunflowers seedlings growing! And okra! So excited to see these grow and bloom.

@user-kp5vd1tg3r 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I like the idea of mixing them up and then sprinkling. A farmer down the road does a huge field of them every year! It's beautiful!!!

@lifezgr8t Жыл бұрын

I had tall sunflowers that were blooming one year that needed to be staked. While figuring out what to use, the squirrels had a blast destroying every plant by stripping off the flowers and eating them! So much for that.

@brendajackson294 Жыл бұрын

Sunflowers are happy. I like daisies and roses. I have a rose of Sharon my mother in law gave me and it is crazy beautiful. Flowers are like plates. It is always nice to see how you plant them. Good information on the need for nitrogen.

@kenharrison3364 Жыл бұрын

Gladiolus. They keep popping up like fireworks. ❤️

@naynerboppers5254 Жыл бұрын

My first sunflower (Sunflower Steve's Van Gogh's Fantasy Mix seeds) has bloomed and a few more are about to open. I am so excited to see what colors come from it. I already have one of them that sprouted two side shoots.

@StarvinMarvan 2 ай бұрын

I'm excited to try these with my daughter tomorrow. Got a perfect place in my back yard for a chunk of them. Thanks for the video.

@fixieZfixation Жыл бұрын

Its the Sunflower Year for me. I fed and watered lots, as one of the goals was very tall ones. The tallest one is about to bloom, right under 14 feet.

@darrenquinley1972 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered your book. Looking forward to reading it and using it

@SecondComingTwice Жыл бұрын

The stems make good mulch for next year's beds.

@blknight113 Жыл бұрын

I just saw an interesting video on the Homesteading Family channel about making your own seed oils. Sunflower seed oil was one they recommended as a good option, but also that you can press pumpkin seeds, butternut squash seeds and many others. Pretty cool - kind of that next step!

@patkrueger7353 Жыл бұрын

That's a really cool idea. Mixing the seeds up like that. I really like that

@gspgirl3811 Жыл бұрын

How did you know I was searching KZfaq for tips on Sunflowers! I planted seeds about a month ago for the very first time. They are about 8" tall now! Listening now.....

@ryanwiersema7251 Жыл бұрын

Our garden beds are much smaller and we too are always concerned if we go away during growing season. Glad you could have some time with the family on vacation!

@mkc0005 Жыл бұрын

Sunflowers have always been my favorite flower. I remember driving across ND one summer passing miles and miles of blooming sunflower fields. That is a very happy memory.

@jeanniewinfield4740 Жыл бұрын

I cut minds down and sprinkle seeds all over the yard and I think they all came up 🌺

@camicri4263 Жыл бұрын

I love sunflower seeds, yummy! Happy independence day Brian!❤

@NextLevelGardening Жыл бұрын

Same to you!

@SistaChic Жыл бұрын

I agree with you about them being a happy flower. One other thing is that all parts of a sunflower are edible, including the roots and leaves.

@davidgeorge4784 Жыл бұрын

Dahlias make me happy

@bclarkquilts Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see your sunflowers grow! I also think daisies are happy flowers.

@judymckerrow6720 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. 🌸💚🙃

@caracaplinger1860 Жыл бұрын

Love sunflowers! But shasta daisies are my happy flower

@hollyreilly4818 Жыл бұрын

Sunflowers! Wild sunflowers grow along the highways in Northern AZ. ❤ The Bluejays plant ours.

@debysteele6846 Жыл бұрын

I grow sunflowers every year. My favorite flower.

@cherylbrowning3303 Жыл бұрын

Zinnias are very happy to me !

@Dutchessofcyber Жыл бұрын

I'm having a GREAT zinnia year too!!!!

@500sureshot Жыл бұрын

@@Dutchessofcyber Yes-Yes-Yes ‼I love those bright Zinnias ‼👍👍👍

@cbdcdiva6872 Жыл бұрын

I swear you're psychic! I'm planting sunflowers this weekend!

@robertawestbrooks9531 3 ай бұрын

I love sunflower seeds, the plants are so pretty ❤, thanks for your great video 🎉

@vallaeiasprings9870 Жыл бұрын

thankyou, i had no idea there were so many varieties

@katiepayne2479 Жыл бұрын

I went to feed the birds the other day snd found the biggest striped sunflower seeds I've ever seen. Popped 2 into the ground, now we wait.

@FrankieSinclair 3 ай бұрын

Great, thanks - some good tips there.

@JodiMontano 3 ай бұрын

I'm planning to sow mine in a couple of days. I'm jealous of your clean soil. I live in the Missouri Ozarks, and my soil is rocky clay. It's a new house, and I'm just getting the garden established. I'm going to have to use raised beds and Ruth Stout. I'm going to plant the sunflowers along a new wooden fence. I'm doing it the easy way by laying the seeds down on the soil and covering with garden soil, compost, and probably a straw mulch. In spite of the Rocks the soil is quite fertile here and I know sunflowers are easy to grow so I would imagine they will penetrate the soil with no problem.

@marthaschermann5562 Жыл бұрын

Can these be grown in pots. My soil is so hard and just not workable. Thanks. Love the cottage garden.

@cheryldalton8094 Жыл бұрын

Buttercups! They have the promise of warmer weather.

@barbstcyr304 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden! 😍 First time growing sunflowers 🌻 for us this year. They are six feet and forming heads! Thanks for sharing

@LibertyLandingHomestead Жыл бұрын

Great video

@isabelleblain6263 Жыл бұрын

I had a bad experience last year. Cut worms destroyed my plants. They were about 8-10 inch high at the time. One day they were there, the next morning, the stem had been cut at soil level. Luckily it was early enough in the season I was able to start other plants. Now I wrap the bottom of the stem in foil to protect them.

@johnd5805 Жыл бұрын

First year I planted some. They are beautiful.

@summerbeemeadow Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marycoakley7596 Жыл бұрын

Love the pansy/viola happy faces

@RoadNoise29100 2 ай бұрын

Well done!

@nataliezeigler1441 Жыл бұрын

Thank you it always amazes me how different soil is in different parts of the world

@johnlord8337 Жыл бұрын

Time for growing giant amaranth, sunflowers, corn stalks, ... and nitrogen-fixing peas, chickpeas/garbanzos, and vine beans in the same strip - and have all growing as a vertical garden. Grow 2 nitrogen-fixing plants on each side of (could even do 4 completely surrounding) the amaranth, sunflower and corn plants.

@Azaan771 Ай бұрын

Yup I love sunflowers too

@pstogs516 Жыл бұрын

I think sunflowers are HAPPY , too!!

@susanwalkergirl Жыл бұрын

Love sunflowers. Trying a couple of new ones this year, both multi-branching and single flowers. What is that plant behind you at 5:17? Is it clary sage? Your garden is looking great.

@LytonaKirtz Жыл бұрын

I agree. Sunflowers. I have such a hard time because as soon as they come up something (probably rabbits) eat them.

@liezelkippie7728 5 ай бұрын

Love sunflowers

@lisaleffingwell3939 Жыл бұрын

I’m inspired to grow sunflowers 🌻

@mikegreatcarpbode6205 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian I started growing sunflowers a couple of years ago and keep adding more, my wife loves them as well. I will be planting more because of your advice.

@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394 Жыл бұрын

Love sunflowers. They make me happy and the birds go wild for them. I add handfuls of the seeds to my horses’ feed too. Keep us updated please. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

@HummingbirdButterfly Жыл бұрын

How do you keep the squirrels from eating the seed heads while they’re drying? Also, my squirrels like to chew the flower heads off. The deer do this too. Help!

@deecooper1567 Жыл бұрын

🌻🌻. Hey Brian, I saw somewhere 🤔. Where the whole plant is edible. He took a small head with a little oil, wrapped it in foil & baked til tender AND ATE IT !! The stalk is similar to broccoli, cut the tough outer part of & eat… kinda like celery. Can’t remember about the leaves 🫤 the head looked really good when he took a bite. Darn I wish I could remember who so as to give them credit 😢. I have TBI that trips me up on some things 😵‍💫😵‍💫😁 Have a great day 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

@BethLarsenSedona Жыл бұрын

That was Kevin & Jacques from Epic Gardening. It did look tasty. If my sunflowers (that I haven’t planted yet but am inspired to now) work out l’m tempted to try it. Brian, I had no idea before this video that the entire plant was edible! Thanks for your detailed explanations!

@theresabeal736 Жыл бұрын

Sunflowers are my favorite

@paullane8798 Жыл бұрын

Question: have you tried Korean Natural Farming before? That would make an interesting series learning and experimenting with to compare methods.

@nchestercountynews4955 Жыл бұрын

sunflower stalks used in compost pile provide good aeriation layered at the bottom

@christinadeckard2722 Жыл бұрын

You can also grind the sunflower seeds like corn and make a flour out of them. Lots of fiber.

@youtubesucksforforcingthis Жыл бұрын

I've got "Honey Bear" and "Golden Sun Queen" getting ready to bloom as we speak! They appear to be the multihead variety, so I'll be sure to dead head. With the multi-head, will waiting until the main head dries (for seed) before cutting stunt the formation of the other heads?

@gingersbeer1 3 ай бұрын

I laughed out loud at the "love the way the sun hits it from behind.. more happiness" 😂 thats what she said hahah annnnnnnyways lets learn about my sunflowers im trying to grow 😅