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sunflower growing competition

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  • trudiha
    trudiha Posts: 398 Forumite
    The sunflowers are doing well here in Sussex, the early warmth seems to suit 'em.

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  • Lotus-eater
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    As much as I'd like to claim the size is in inches. It's actually in cm :D

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  • lostinrates
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    That looks amazing Lotus!

    The ones of mine planted out aren't doing as well as the ones I haven't got out of pots yet. Both are out all the time now.
  • annie123
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    Lotus-eater wrote: »
    As much as I'd like to claim the size is in inches. It's actually in cm :D

    th_sunflwer270411.jpg

    Am I winning yet :)

    Yes, yours is bigger than mine but mine are only 2 weeks old..........
    Hare and tortoise race springs to mind :D
  • mrbadexample
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    annie123 wrote: »
    Yes, yours is bigger than mine but mine are only 2 weeks old..........
    Hare and tortoise race springs to mind :D

    Yeah, looks weak and vulnerable to frost, doesn't it? :rotfl:
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    Lotus-eater wrote: »
    As much as I'd like to claim the size is in inches. It's actually in cm :D

    th_sunflwer270411.jpg

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    Blimey what are you feeding it?

    Mine are still in pots might plant them out at the weekend, but about 3cms tall.
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    Has MrBE not taught you anything :D Believe nothing you see :)
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  • Kyrae
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    Wow thats a huge sunflower!! :D I planted 4 out and 3 are doing well, 1 poor sunflower died though!! The blackbirds have teamed up with the slugs to get past the copper tape barriers! Blackbird is throwing the bark chip mulch at the base and covering the copper tape, and the slugs are getting in, very sneaky!! Maybe blackbird figures if he feeds the slugs up theyll taste even better :D
  • poly1
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    How cold is too cold for sunflower seedings (most only have their two baby leaves!) I have had them covered in fleece for a couple of days cos it has got to 4*C outside but at what point is nighttime temp warm enough for them cos I am a bit clueless!! Also my DD wants to know how big they have to be before we can plant them in the ground? Thanks for any help.
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    I'll join, even if it is a bit late - mine have two baby leaves and have been providing the local birdlife with a challenge and the cat with a purpose in life - to prevent the birdies from winning the challenge.
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