RDP Wednesday – Growing Sunflowers
The prompt for Ragtag Daily Prompt Wednesday, February 20, 2019 is Sprout.
“Share your interpretation of the day’s prompt with us. What does ‘sprout’ mean to you? Use words or pictures to compose a post with the word of the day.” – Ragtag Community
Growing Sunflowers
This will be the fourth year I grow sunflowers from seeds. It’s been raining off and on for seven weeks. I’m waiting for the rain to stop for a couple days before getting out to the garden.
I like warm colors so when I planted flowers twenty years ago; I planted twelve bushes of pink and red roses. It never came across my mind to plant sunflowers just because yellow is not my preference.
My daughter’s neighbor had the gorgeous mix of orange and yellow sunflowers. I loved them. Four years ago, I planted the sunflower seed in the flowerbed without using the soil mix. Only three seeds survived, and one grew into a six feet tall splendid flower. It attracted many bees. My plum and apple trees need bees for pollination and that encouraged me to plant sunflower seeds again.
The following year I tried to start the seeds in seeding pots. I bought the tray, seeding pots, potting soil and the seeds separately and kept them outdoor. Some seeds sprouted, but many didn’t because the sun dried up the soil quickly. I transplanted the remaining five or six sprouts in the flowerbed and they grew into brilliant flowers.
Last year’s experiment was to dig ten small potholes in the flowerbed close to one sprinkler, filled them with potting soil then planted seeds in them. It worked well, and I had a great harvest of sunflowers last year.
I’ll use the same method this year. I bought the Autumn Beauty Mix of orange and yellow colors and look forward to seeing the great display of sunny faces.
The Showers of Blessings 
How beautiful! ❤ I especially like the orange and yellow ones. 🙂
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Yes, me too, Grace. That’s the kind of seeds I got for this year. 🙂 ❤
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Nice!! 😀 I may have to see if I can find some. I have a mix but I don’t remember those being in the mix. 🙂
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I planted the seeds and saw sprouts before coming here to Portland, OR visiting my granddaughter. 🙂
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Wonderful!! 😀 Enjoy visiting your granddaughter! ❤
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Thank you, Grace. I’m having fun with her. ❤
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Sunflowers are such happy looking flowers. So beautiful 🌻
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Thank you, Miriam. they do turn their heads toward the sun. It’s amazing. 🙂
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SO pretty. Sunflowers are my favourite flowers. 🙂 xxx
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Thank you so much, Dizzy. 🙂 xox
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Good for you for sticking with it! And what a delightful result. This post made me want to try some this year. 🙂 Thanks!
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I’ll plant the seeds this weekend hoping the rain will stop. I have yet to learn how to save the sunflower seeds. 🙂
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Love them!
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Thank you very much!
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Love Sunflowers. It’s almost time to get some in to enjoy their sunny faces
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Yes, I’m waiting for a little break from the weather. I may just plant the seeds tomorrow.
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Hi Miriam! Lovely. Sprout is what a sunflower does. Your answer is best Miriam and do beautifully shared.
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Thank you very much. I’m getting to like the sunny happy faces.
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I love sunflowers! Maybe I should try planting some seeds too.
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Oh, good. Once they grow, they need little attention and they are study and strong flowers. I find that some finches love to eat the leaves. I waited until all the leaves were gone before cutting the stems.
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Needing little attention is one more reason to try. 😊🌻
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Exactly! You got your sunflower already. 🙂
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