sunflower
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From our crop reference
Sunflower is a oilseed crop, grown in the rabi · zaid season. Sow it in Oct–Nov, Jan–Feb and expect to harvest in 90–110 days. It wants a pH of 6.5–8.0 (on the alkaline side) and 20–28°C. Plant at 60 × 30 cm, allowing 8–10 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 1.5–2 t. Watch for head borer, necrosis, downy mildew.
Growing Sunflower6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Why grow ornamental sunflower in Bundelkhand?
Site selection and soil Choose a well-drained site with full sun exposure; sunflower needs 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water Efficiency: Despite their size, hydroponic sunflowers use 40-50% less water than soil-grown plants.
Cooling: sunflowers are chilling-sensitive but benefit from cool transport (not near 0°C).
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