Saturday, September 14, 2013

Sunflower crops Are exotic

Sunflower crops Are exotic
Illustration of Sunflower
Sunflower crops Are exotic. Who does not know the plant a sunflower ? Flowers with a unique shape makes this really easy flower plant is known by everyone. Sunflower plants many have the uniqueness and benefits. So, many people who use it for any purpose. Example of park chairs.

Know The Sunflowers

Sunflowers are usually seasonal flowers grow with a striking yellow color. Sunflowers are very similar to a daisy flower also has striking colors. Sunflower has a diameter of 3 cm to 6 cm, with a bright yellow color (though sometimes colored red). Sunflowers grow tall, has a large humped or propagate roots, and its leaves have smooth feathers. Currently, sunflower crop varieties have been developed for small size and can be grown in a container. Plant sunflowers have good durability and is easy to grow, as long as the land is not flooded growth. Sunflower plants grown in the many who will hold the heat and drought. This plant is excellent used as cut flowers for decorative flowers. In addition, these flowers are very attractive to bees and birds attention eaters of nectar.

Sunflower Varieties


Everyone is so familiar with the varieties of sunflowers that grow large and towering at a height of about 1 meter. But, you also need to know there are other varieties of this plant that only grows 36 cm only. There are also so-called ' mammoth ' (an ancient elephant) due to its large and high. Typically, this is a gigantic Sun varieties. There are also ' Beauty Autumn ', which is one of the most spectacular cultivars. This type has a lot of flowers with a diameter of 3.8 cm in shades of yellow, bronze and mahogany in the branching stem up to 7 meters. In addition, there is also a ' Sunbeam ', a bouquet of flowers stand out sunflower commonly referred to as "van Gogh" with 90 cm and 12 cm. large, including his trademark flower pollenless, colored golden yellow rays. Then, there's also ' Teddy Bear ' that grow only 2 to 3 cm. little flower is very suitable for small gardens and containers. His trademark feathered, golden color, and flowers measuring 5 inches.

Planting Sunflowers

Sunflowers can grow well in location that has sunshine in full, with a long summer. So, in the summer can grow well and are very easy to was spread out, just need a little sour, but not too wet, i.e. between pH 6-7.5. In fact, you can grow these flowers with just put sunflower seeds in a place sheltered from strong winds. You can protect it with a fence or planted close to the House or building. Plant a seed or sunflower seeds are most easily done by just sow them into the ground. Ideally, the temperature of the soil is good for flower breeding plant is 131 to 140 degrees c. you can plant the seeds of this plant with soil depth not more than 1.5 cm and aim is more than 6 cm-9 cm from the water source. For if not, the land will be more loose and not good for planting the seeds of this plant.

Usually, farmers planted sunflower crop in mid-April to late may, the right time because the soil's moisture level is very good and very warm soil. So, it would be easy to seed planted. With the perfect light level and giving a good fertilizer and exaggeration will help grow the roots of these plants become stronger in order to protect them from exposure to the wind. Planting usually takes 5 to 6 weeks to the level of perfect blooms. The provision of land is fit for plantation, especially for the low-growing varieties that will thrive.

Separation between plants can You adjust the distance is about 72 cm. to a very small varieties, you can harvest them at a closer again. When the growth of the plant reaches a height of 21.5 cm, you should dilute the stem a few centimeters smaller.

Care Of Sunflowers

In her treatment, sunflowers are very rarely requires water. However, of course the water is still needed, even though in the amount not so much. Because of this, water is needed in terms of rooting. In the provision of fertilizers, can be given to taste only. If overdone, it will cause the stems to grow too wilted. Species of sunflowers that grow tall and varieties of cultivars requiring much attention. This is because the level of saturation of surrounding climate. In the course of its growth, this variety can you place on bamboo as a supporter. It is useful to strengthen the single stem of this plant.

In addition, the pest problem is also very important to think about when it will grow on this one. Typically, this plant is highly favored by birds and squirrels. Because, both the animals consuming grains. Therefore, if you plant this plant in the form of seed, should you need to install a barrier device so that it does not interfere with pests. In this case, bird and squirrel called pests because of the level of damage they do to the plant is big enough. When the seed has grown for the first time, you can close it with a polyuspun white color.

But in fact, sunflowers are relatively free of the insects. The insect often utilize the sari of sunflowers that is kind of a small gray moth. While earthworms are helpful in enrichment plants. If you find a bug on the plant, watering with Downy mildew BT., rust, and dew. Usually fleas are also strongly influenced plant growth. If there is a visible fungal diseases in plants, you can spray a fungicide commonly used.

How To Harvest Sunflower

If you have enough age and grow perfect, sunflowers can already harvested. Sunflowers are generally harvested for a variety of purposes. For example, sunflower seeds can be taken for planting the seed for the next crop. In addition, the sunflowers harvested flowers as a garnish could. When the harvest in the form of seed ripeness level, we recommend that you note. The seeds can be taken when the bract (seed-shaped buds) dries. This plant is generally harvested for a bouquet of flowers. How to harvest needs to be done carefully. You cut the main stem just before flower buds open (half bloom). A good cutting should be done during the morning, when the first buds begin to show color and the first open. As the flower arrangements for the decoration of your room, place it in a container and can withstand the weight of the flowers. Of course, you need to replace the water every day to look always fresh.

How, you still want to start for gardening with this beautiful plant ? Not so hard to do, isn't it ? With a little diligence and hard work, these plants can contribute enough if the group as a source of livelihood. However, you also need to understand the risks involved. For in every farm, there is definitely a failure happens, albeit sometimes very small in number. Good luck

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