Are my Chianti sunflower leaves all right?

[TomaC]

I've got three growing and and they all seem quite sturdy, but all the leaves have really dark black spots on them. I didnt know if this was normal for Chianti's or if they're sick?

[saddad]

I've noticed black markings in some of our cutting sunflowers too, they are growing alright so maybe just excess pigmentation...
 

[manicscousers]

yep, ours are the same, but they're budding up so they must be ok 

[TomaC]

Thanks gang. one I planted in different soil at my folks is going the same way so I guess it ok. Can't wait till they bloom!

[manicscousers]

is this what everyone else's looks like ?

[Jenfur]

Don't be silly, mine are like this!!

[Deb P]

My early planted multi stemmed ones look like this today.........




The dark one with blotched leaves..............



Hiding my Runner beans............

[saddad]

The Purple Podded are still doing well I see!
 

[Deb P]

Can't keep up with them, picked two lots already...........I now know they will grow over 3' high and stake accordingly..................