Sunflower Growing Guides
Everything you need to grow sunflowers well — from diagnosing problems and managing pests to choosing varieties and harvesting seeds. Thirty in-depth guides for home growers at every level.
Plant Health
- Why Are My Sunflower Leaves Turning Yellow?
- Why Is My Sunflower Wilting?
- Why Is My Sunflower Head Drooping?
- Why Is My Sunflower Growing So Slowly?
- Why Are My Sunflower Seedlings Leggy and Falling Over?
Flower Problems
Pests
- How to Get Rid of Aphids on Sunflowers
- How to Protect Sunflowers from Slugs
- How to Stop Birds Eating Your Sunflower Seeds
- How to Stop Squirrels Eating Your Sunflower Seeds
- Caterpillars Eating Sunflowers: What to Do
Disease
- Powdery Mildew on Sunflowers: Treatment and Prevention
- Downy Mildew on Sunflowers: Identify and Manage
- Botrytis Grey Mould on Sunflowers: Control and Prevention
- Sclerotinia Stem Rot on Sunflowers: Identify and Manage
- Rust Disease on Sunflowers: Symptoms and Treatment
Growing and Care
- How to Grow Sunflowers from Seed
- When Should You Sow Sunflower Seeds?
- How to Water Sunflowers the Right Way
- How and When to Feed Sunflowers
- How Far Apart Should You Plant Sunflowers?
- Do Sunflowers Need Staking? How to Support Them Properly
- Can You Grow Sunflowers in Containers?
Varieties and Uses
- The Best Tall Sunflower Varieties for Garden Growing
- The Best Dwarf Sunflower Varieties for Pots and Small Spaces
- Multi-Headed Branching Sunflowers: Varieties and Growing Tips
- How to Save Sunflower Seeds for Sowing Next Year
- How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds for Eating
- Sunflowers for Wildlife: Bees, Birds and Biodiversity