How do you grow sunflowers so they bloom in a big, full display? Fertilize this way and you'll get more flowers

Which flower can't you miss growing in summer? Of course, it's the sunflower, because its flower head follows the sunlight, and its blooms are large, bright and very lovely. Its flower language conveys positive energy: loyalty, firm faith, and the courage to move forward. On the market, sunflowers are generally divided into cut flowers and potted plants, and they are commonly sold in summer and winter, priced at around 15 yuan for 5 stems. In summer, the vase life is about 7 days, and in winter it is about 15 days. How do you care for it day to day?

First, once you get the flowers in hand, be sure to remove the leaves, otherwise the leaves will easily press down on the stems and prevent the stems from drawing up clean water. Then cut the base at a 45-degree angle and rinse it under running water, and also wash the vase you'll use for arranging them. Next, sunflower stems have a lot of fine fuzz, so the water level should be kept at about 5 cm; too much water easily causes root rot. Before arranging the flowers, add nutrient solution and a little 84 disinfectant. Finally, for routine water changes, change the water about every two days, try not to let it get sun exposure, and just place it in a cool, ventilated spot.

As for caring for potted sunflowers, it is a bit different from cut flowers. In terms of light, it needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day, so you can consider placing it near a south-facing window. For the soil, choose a well-draining garden soil, and you can also add some decomposed compost or perlite to improve soil quality. In daily care, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Generally speaking, water once a week in spring and summer, and reduce it to once every two weeks in autumn and winter as the weather turns colder.
So can it be grown in particularly cold places in the north? The answer is yes, but you need to know to keep it indoors. Its optimal growing temperature is 18-30 degrees Celsius. If the temperature drops below 10 degrees or rises above 30 degrees, you should move it to a suitable indoor space and environment.

Finally, on the question of fertilizing, many flower lovers think they can just casually grow it and not fertilize the potted plant, but that is wrong, because every kind of flower needs especially many nutrients during its growth period. If you think just watering it routinely can meet its needs, "that is a pipe dream." If you are growing potted sunflowers, it is recommended to apply a fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium once a month, which helps the flowers develop.