Sunflower

Sunflower / Surajmukhi

Tall, cheerful flower with edible seeds. Dwarf varieties fit balconies; giants need deep pots.

HerbmediumseasonalWarm seasonCool season

Curated guide

70terrace fit

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Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

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Sunflower monthly sowing suitability
Month	Suitability
January	Not recommended
February	Not recommended
March	Best
April	Best
May	Best
June	Good
July	Good
August	Good
September	Best
October	Best
November	Best
December	Not recommended

Growing requirements

Sun: 7–10 hours direct light
Water: Medium
Shade tolerance: Low
Container: 30L (18 inch grow bag)
Soil depth: 35 cm
Support: None
First harvest: 70 days from sowing
Lifecycle: 100 days

Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 70.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Sunflower

Pick dwarf varieties for pots. Stake stems before monsoon winds arrive.

Care tips

Water when the top inch of soil dries.
Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.

Common pests

Aphids
Whitefly

Common diseases

Leaf spot
Powdery mildew

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