In addition to being drought-tolerant, sunflowers need at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.

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To determine the amount of water that your sunflowers need, start by measuring their growth rate.

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Sunflowers require more water during dry periods, while those that get plenty of rainfall will need less.

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Once you have prepared the soil for your sunflower seeds, you can plant them.

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One of the signs of overwatering is drooping leaves.

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A few tips for watering sunflowers correctly are listed below.

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You should fertilize your sunflowers with a special fertilizer designed for sunflowers.

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How Much Water Do Sunflowers Need?

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