Grow your seeds
All of the sunflower seeds were kindly donated for you to grow at home by Chiltern Seeds and Potters Nursery.
Sunflower seeds growing instructions
The sunflower seeds are a mix of: Helianthus Annuus Sunrich Gold, Helianthus Annuus Valentine Sunflower, Helianthus Annuus Moonshine Sunflower and Helianthus Annuus Uniflorus Giganteus Sunflower.
Sow directly where they are to flower. Sow 15mm deep into finely prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow 2 seeds together every 45cm. Seedlings appear in 14-21 days. When large enough to handle thin out the weaker of the two plants, replant elsewhere if required. Water well until established. Can be started early indoors, sow into individual pots 15mm deep, place pots in a cold frame or greenhouse. Keep moist. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
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If you know someone who’s missed our campaign in the post and would like to receive a free packet of sunflower seeds, suggest they complete this easy form and we’ll get them in the post!
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Help us create more happiness by ‘growing some sunshine’ this spring. Our ‘Grow Some Sunshine’ campaign is all about bringing families and communities together. By making a donation you can be the difference to children’s lives, you can give children a chance to re-connect with nature, with other young people and with themselves. Thank you.
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SHARE YOUR SUNFLOWERS IN OUR VIRTUAL FIELD
We’d love to see your sunflowers once they have grown, please head over to our virtual Field of Sunflowers to find out how you can add your very own sunflower to the field:
