Can you use corn plates to plant sunflowers?

Can you use corn plates to plant sunflowers?

“Some growers use air seeders, or the same drills used to plant wheat, and that can work. But I use a corn planter because I want sunflowers to emerge in a picket-fence-perfect row,” Young says. “Sunflowers, unlike corn, will compensate for a population gap if some come up later than others.

What kind of planter do you use for sunflowers?

Smaller varieties will do well grown as sunflowers in planters. Cultivars that grow to 2 feet (61 cm.) or less should be planted in a 10 to 12 inch (25-31 cm.) diameter planter while those that grow 4 feet (1 m.) or taller require a larger 3 to 5 gallon (11-19 L.) or even larger pot.

Is there a special way to plant sunflower seeds?

Plant the seeds no more than an inch deep and about 6 inches apart. Thin the seedlings once they hit 6 inches tall, leaving the strongest plants about 12 inches apart. For continuous blooms, stagger your planting, sowing a new row of seeds every two to three weeks, beginning in the spring.

Can you plant sunflowers with a grain drill?

Subject: RE: Planting sunflowers with a drill. We have planted oil sunflowers the last 6 years with a Morris air drill and had good results. Need to buy size 4 seeds if you’re running them through the drill. It works well for oils.

Can you plant sunflower seeds with planter?

A planter full of bright yellow or orange annual sunflowers (Helianthus annus) can brighten up a deck, patio or balcony. Most smaller sunflower varieties grow well in a pot, providing flowers and even edible seed, depending on the variety.

Will sunflowers grow in pots?

Sunflowers need sun. They do best in fertile soil in a sheltered spot, but will also do well in containers. However, if you want your sunflower to grow really tall, it’s best to plant it in the ground.

Do sunflowers require a lot of water?

Although sunflowers require a lot of water to germinate, they only require an inch of water per week during the growing season. Use a watering nozzle to easily water once a week until the top 6 inches of soil is moist.

Can you drill sunflower seeds?

Can you plant sunflower seeds in a planter?

So, yes it will work. As you probably know, sunflower seed is sold by “size” (for a given variety) and “back in the day” the seed company dealers had information available for planters of many ages and models as to what plates to use and seeding rates for a given size. NOT sure what info they have nowadays for older planters.

Where can I find plate information for vegetable and sunflower plants?

Lincoln Ag Products is a great resource for vegetable and sunflower plate information. Based on their experiences and grower feedback, find some of their plate suggestions below or visit their website for more specifics. Always test above ground before planting in the field.

Can you plant sunflowers with a John Deere finger pickup?

Here would be some basic info on a finger pickup JD for sunflowers. I worked for a farmer and he had a John Deere 7000 planter. He bought plates to plant sunflower seeds used to make cooking oil for a Canadian company. You can change gears to make it plant seeds the spacing that you want.

What crops can I plant with a plate planter?

Many growers are successful in planting other vegetable and sunflower seeds with their plate planters, especially pumpkins, squash, and gourds. Unfortunately, we do not have the same detailed information on record for these crops as we do sweet corn and cannot provide exact plate number recommendations.