#28 - Early Sunflower Experiments

Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne · Mar 16, 2023 · 32m

Have you ever wished you could have sunflowers earlier in the season? Are you willing to take a bit of a risk to make that happen? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the early sunflower experiments Lisa has conducted on the farm over the years. They cover why "early bird" sunflowers are worth experimenting with, when and how many seeds to start, which varieties to grow for late spring and early summer bouquets, planting and protection tips, and the effects of early planting on flower size and days to maturity. Listen to the podcast, grab some sunflower seeds and row cover, and start looking…