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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Pookledo on March 24, 2008, 16:49:51

Title: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: Pookledo on March 24, 2008, 16:49:51
I started my Sunflowers off inside and they are just getting their second set of leaves. They range between 1 and 4 inches tall.

When would be the right time to plant them outside?

My windowsill is getting pretty full and I need the space but don't want to put them outside too early and I haven't a clue with this weather.
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: manicscousers on March 24, 2008, 16:59:48
think it's a bit early to plant sunflowers out, have you a cold frame ?  :)
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: Pookledo on March 24, 2008, 17:43:54
Quote from: manicscousers on March 24, 2008, 16:59:48
think it's a bit early to plant sunflowers out, have you a cold frame ?  :)


Ooh! I can get one sorted. Great idea!
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: manicscousers on March 24, 2008, 17:54:30
just watch out for slugs, they don't half like sunflowers  ;D
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: grannyjanny on March 24, 2008, 19:07:58
Don't you find it amazing how the slugs just love the sunflowers you have tenderly looked after BUT the ones that the birds drop grow tall & strong.
Janet.
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: star on March 24, 2008, 21:05:55
Yes that is strange ???
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: Pookledo on March 25, 2008, 07:05:28
Quote from: manicscousers on March 24, 2008, 17:54:30
just watch out for slugs, they don't half like sunflowers  ;D

Thanks for the tips. I'll keep an eye out for them.
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: saddad on March 25, 2008, 07:35:17
I haven't even sown mine yet!!
:-[
Title: Re: Moving Sunflowers outside
Post by: manicscousers on March 25, 2008, 09:14:55
I'm starting mine this week, apart from the 2 I've found growing outside in the frost and snow, I've potted them on, just watch, they'll die now  :o ;D