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Post by zyphax on Jun 15, 2020 18:24:24 GMT -5
Getting these mini sunflowers started in my sprout while I wait for woot to send my bigger units.  |
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Post by Sher on Jun 15, 2020 19:10:30 GMT -5
Yay! I'm looking forward to watching them grow!
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Post by milly23 on Jul 15, 2020 8:26:08 GMT -5
I really love Sunflowers!!  |
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Post by Corinne on Jul 15, 2020 8:44:20 GMT -5
How are these little guys doing, zy? I planted mine and they are just the size that yours are in the photo. I had to replant 1 that fif not germinate yesterday,though, but all have those first leaves.
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Post by zyphax on Jul 16, 2020 10:12:26 GMT -5
It looks like only one or two are meant to grow at a time in one unit. I transferred over the three from the sprout and filled up all the other slots with additionals. One of the originals has taken over the unit. I'm thinking about culling all of the others. On the plus side it is staying short so far. Thanks for inquiring!  |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 16, 2020 13:46:11 GMT -5
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Post by zyphax on Jul 21, 2020 8:43:33 GMT -5
Woke up this morning to my sunflower looking like this.  Had plenty of water. I've checked the roots (looks fine) and added more water. The smaller plants it was overshadowing look fine. If it hasn't perked up by the end of the day I'll remove it and hope the smaller plants do well. |
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Post by Sher on Jul 21, 2020 8:57:51 GMT -5
Oh, no, zyphax ! That is heart breaking! I wonder if it could be a disease. Fusarium wilt does that to tomatoes. I just found this blog post that might be relevant. Link |
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Post by zyphax on Jul 21, 2020 10:14:24 GMT -5
WOW! Thank you for the article. I'll take another look and see if I can find these symptoms.
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Post by zyphax on Jul 21, 2020 14:59:54 GMT -5
So no perking up. Went in for the deep cut.  Trimmed off all of the big leaves. The small nodal leaves look good, so I left them. The small sunflowers on either side are pale but not looking bad considering they'd been so overshadowed for so long. Lowered the light a bit after taking this picture. Time will tell. |
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Post by Sher on Jul 21, 2020 16:02:19 GMT -5
Here's hoping for a good outcome!
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Post by zyphax on Aug 17, 2020 10:15:07 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Aug 17, 2020 10:19:29 GMT -5
They are beautiful. Something I DO want to try one day  |
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Post by Shawn on Aug 17, 2020 10:19:55 GMT -5
How tall are they?
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Post by Corinne on Aug 17, 2020 11:26:50 GMT -5
Ooo! So bright and sunny! I do hope mine get flowers soon like yours. Lovely!
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Post by Sher on Aug 17, 2020 11:35:05 GMT -5
WOW, zyphax! What a great save. They are BEAUTIFUL!!! |
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Post by zyphax on Aug 17, 2020 11:46:15 GMT -5
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 17, 2020 12:56:25 GMT -5
What variety/cultivar is this? It looks like a fun project!
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Post by zyphax on Aug 17, 2020 18:11:30 GMT -5
ERR0R1755 They are called: Sunny Smile (F1) Sunflower Seed I got them from Johnny's but it looks like they are currently out of stock.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 17, 2020 19:55:16 GMT -5
ERR0R1755 They are called: Sunny Smile (F1) Sunflower Seed I got them from Johnny's but it looks like they are currently out of stock. It's a shame they're a hybrid, but I think I'll pick some up! |
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