Planting Season in South Florida
I am glad to be participating in the Great Sunflower Project. Farmers here in South Florida plant thier crops in September for a winter growing season. Not having a great deal of gardening knowledge, I would like to know if I can plant my sunflower seeds as soon as they are recieved in a few weeks or should I wait until fall to plant?
Another concern of mine is the hardness of my soil which is primarily made up a coral rock with a thin layer of dirt. Do I need to break up the coral rock when I plant or will the seedlings penetrate the pourus coral rock if planted in the thin soil layer above?
Sorry if these questions seem silly but my gardening expertese is nill. My only experience over the years has been the planting of trees on my property.
I remember the sunflowers from when I was a child
Okay, so I'm reminiscing a bit here. But I do remember as a child staring up at the sunflowers growing along the Missouri river that were taller than me! I was always so afraid of them.
But, I've since conquered that fear and have purchased 2 packages of sunflower seeds. Since I live in Florida, I wanted to know if they will grow well in a large pot, perhaps 12" across. How many can I plant in the pot? Should I go ahead and plant now (July)?
I currently grow Aloe Vera, Milkweed, and Plumeria. Sunflowers will be a nice addition. Anything to help the bees!
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I am a beekeeper in south Florida in the winter time and I have seen many fields of sunflowers growing and doing very well. You are not joking when you say "coral rock", the sunflowers don't mind. They will grow tall and beautiful if you keep them watered during the summer.
Sunflowers in Miami, FL 7/17/08
I have recently planted Sunflower seeds around my house in the past two weeks. The seedlings are getting bigger everyday now. Seems the recent rains we have had provided plenty of rain. Earlier in the week I watered my plants before work. Lets just say it rained all that day.
Good luck with yours.