[poultrygeist]

My fingers are slightly stained (don't ask ) and I've never grown a sunflower in me life !! 

Rob

[richyrich7]

  my next offer is for some microwaved sunflower seeds

Seriously think I might try some out of the wild bird food mix I have, could be a winner  

[Yorkie]

Well, the York microclimate is soooooooo tropical ( :blink: ) that I have only today sown my Wilkos seeds.  They'll beat you all into a cocked hat, just letting you develop a false sense of a head start 

[tam]

I have one that's an inch and a half and not dead yet! It's a oldish packet of seeds maybe that's my problem.

[Yabba]

Sheesh, it was bad enough that I had the police around 'cos the local flyboys complained ... but I just got a summons from NASSA that says if I don't cut my babies down then they'll ignore the SALT treaty and nuke my garden!!!!! bloody yanks ( except the yanks on here of course .... we know you'd only use salt to kill slugs ) ... looks like I may have to withdraw from the competition :'( ... good luck to those of you who are growing dwarf varieties :roll:

¥

[richyrich7]

That translates into "I've killed them and I give up cause I know Richy will win " 

[Yabba]

"I give up cause I know Richy will win " 

God loves an optimist and all that huh?

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[matron]

You never know though. I might just be that Grand National winner  .
They are coming along nicely. Had to hold them straight with guy ropes last year as canes were nowhere near big enough. 

[Yabba]

They are coming along nicely. Had to hold them straight with guy ropes last year as canes were nowhere near big enough. 

I had to do that with my seedlings as well

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[tam]

Here's my survivor...



He's just biding his time

[Rangerkris]

You lot are very lucky our names not down on the list they all look tiny.

[FCG]

You lot are very lucky our names not down on the list they all look tiny.

Speak too soon

[Rangerkris]

You will wish you had'nt done that FCG

[nicola]

Hi, I was thinking of holding a sunflower growing contest on the allotment site where I have a plot.  I was wondering when would be a good week to measure them all?  Would you suggest the end of August or leave it until the start of September.  Wanted to be organised and put the measuring day on a poster!

Regards, Nicola

[matron]

It depends where you are Nicola. Mine aren't fully grown until mid September  .