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What is the best sunflower to grow?

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Sweetpea C

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What is the best sunflower to grow?
« on: May 08, 2013, 07:13 »
Hello,

My daughter has asked for help in a sunflower growing competition. I wonder if you could suggest a seed with a high success rate (I can't let the girl down!). Not for me and the sunflower competition here, honest!

Thanks,

Caroline
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2013, 07:15 »
Russian Giant is a favourite.
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2013, 07:17 »
The children at school have American Giant
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2013, 07:19 »
Thanks both, I shall investigate further and let her decide!
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2013, 07:21 »
I can foresee a sunflower cold war!
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2013, 07:34 »
Quote from: DD. on May 08, 2013, 07:21
I can foresee a sunflower cold war!

I just knew someone was going to say that, after I had posted  :lol: :lol:
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2013, 07:37 »
I you just knew who it would be!  :lol:
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2013, 09:37 »
Oh dear, have I started something I shouldn't have?!
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2013, 10:36 »
I have mongolian giant, they grow up to 4-5 metres allegedly.
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2013, 12:44 »
I like Teddy Bears, but if it's a height competition they ain't going to win  :lol:

Good Luck :)
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2013, 19:47 »


  I grow Russian Giant , they produce very tall flowers , generally with just one  large head
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2013, 06:41 »
Thanks all - I'll let you know how she gets on :-)
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Re: What is the best sunflower to grow?
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2013, 15:34 »
Quote from: sunshineband on May 08, 2013, 07:34
Quote from: DD. on May 08, 2013, 07:21
I can foresee a sunflower cold war!

I just knew someone was going to say that, after I had posted  :lol: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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