\ud83c\udf3b Sunflower (Surajmukhi) Growing Guide<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd39 Common name \u279c Sunflower, Surajmukhi
\n\ud83d\udd39 Scientific name \u279c Helianthus annuus
\n\ud83d\udd39 Type \u279c Oilseed + flower crop \ud83c\udf3f
\n\ud83d\udd39 Use \u279c Oil production, seeds, ornamental<\/p>\n
\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for:
\n\u279c Organic farming
\n\u279c Natural farming
\n\u279c Desi beej cultivation
\n\u279c Oilseed farming<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Climate & Sowing Time \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3
\nIndia:
\n\u279c Kharif crop \u279c June \u2013 July \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f
\n\u279c Rabi crop \u279c October \u2013 November
\n\u279c Summer crop \u279c January \u2013 February<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Punjab:
\n\u279c Best sowing: \u2022 January \u2013 February (best yield)
\n\u2022 June \u2013 July
\n\u2714\ufe0f Best temperature: \u279c 20\u201330\u00b0C<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3e Soil Requirement
\n\u279c Best \u279c Well-drained loamy soil
\n\u279c pH \u279c 6\u20137.5
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for: \u279c Organic oilseed farming
\n\u279c Natural soil systems
\n\u279c Sustainable agriculture<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf30 Seed Selection
\n\u279c Recommended: \u2022 Organic sunflower seeds \ud83c\udf31
\n\u2022 Desi surajmukhi seeds
\n\u2022 Open pollinated varieties
\n\u2022 Non-GMO seeds<\/p>\n
\u2714\ufe0f Benefits: \u279c Good oil quality
\n\u279c Seed saving possible
\n\u279c Better adaptability<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 Sowing Method
\n\u279c Direct sowing
\nSeed depth: \u279c 3\u20135 cm
\nSpacing:
\n\u279c Row \u279c 60 cm
\n\u279c Plant \u279c 30 cm
\n\u2714\ufe0f Helps: \u279c Bigger flower head \ud83c\udf3b
\n\u279c Better seed filling
\n\u279c High yield<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f Organic Fertilizer Plan
\nBefore sowing:
\n\u279c FYM \u279c 8\u201310 ton\/acre
\n\u279c Vermicompost
\n\u279c Neem cake
\nDuring growth:
\n\u279c Jeevamrit spray
\n\u279c Panchgavya
\n\u279c Biofertilizer
\n\u2714\ufe0f Improves: \u279c Seed quality
\n\u279c Oil content
\n\u279c Plant growth<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca7 Irrigation
\n\u279c First irrigation \u279c after sowing
\n\u279c Then \u279c every 7\u201310 days
\nCritical stages: \u279c Flower initiation \ud83c\udf3c
\n\u279c Seed filling
\n\u274c Avoid waterlogging<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc1b Organic Pest Control
\nCommon pests:
\n\u279c Head borer \ud83d\udc1b
\n\u279c Aphids
\n\u279c Leaf spot
\nControl:
\n\u279c Neem oil spray \ud83c\udf3f
\n\u279c Light traps
\n\u279c Bird perches
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for: \u279c Organic oilseed production
\n\u279c Chemical-free farming<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uddfa Harvesting
\n\u279c Ready in \u279c 90\u2013110 days
\nHarvest when: \u279c Back of head turns yellow \ud83d\udfe1
\n\u279c Seeds hard
\n\u279c Flower dries<\/p>\n
\u23f3 Crop Duration
\n\u279c Total life \u279c 3\u20133.5 months<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udce6 Yield
\n\u279c Average \u279c 8\u201312 quintal\/acre
\n\u2714\ufe0f Good for: \u279c Oil production
\n\u279c Seed selling
\n\u279c Flower market<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udeb4 Growing Sunflower on Roof (Grow Bags)
\nContainer size:
\n\u279c Grow bag \u279c 12\u201315 inch
\nSoil mix:
\n\u279c 40% soil
\n\u279c 30% compost
\n\u279c 20% cocopeat
\n\u279c 10% sand<\/p>\n
Sunlight \u2600\ufe0f
\n\u279c 6\u20138 hours sunlight<\/p>\n
Watering \ud83d\udca7
\n\u279c Every 2\u20133 days<\/p>\n
Production (Terrace)
\n\u279c 1 plant \u279c 1 big flower head \ud83c\udf3b
\n\u2714\ufe0f Good for: \u279c Terrace gardening
\n\u279c Home decoration
\n\u279c Seed saving<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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