Green Speckles

Sunflower Olivia JK

Brought home from school 20 May, 2 young sonflower plants about 10 cm tall each.

Brought home May 2022. From seed, grown from school.

Let go 19 Sep 2022.

Journal 2022

• 20 May: Brought home
• 27 May: Transferred to larger pot (twin with Harry's)
• Struggling all summer. nearly died in the heat of summer. Finally dried up entirely after the holiday. Let go 19 Sep 2022.

Care

• Water: thirsty. an inch per week. Water when top inch feels dry to touch.
• Fertilizer: heavy feeder. High N at first, then after bloom comes, high P

References

• She Said Sunflower: Do Sunflowers Need a Lot of Water? When and How to Water Them
• Gardening Know How: How Well Do Potted Sunflowers Grow: How To Grow Sunflowers In Planters