Mammoth Sunflowers. Watch them grow through the summer.

I took video of them growing through the summer. They produce massive head, and do get really tall.
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[@lisaa.1126]

Boy I know those bee's are having a full summer party up there in those giant sunflowers.

[@MidwestGardener]

Yes, Lisa, they really enjoy them. Some days, there is almost a swarm around them.

[@vincentschultz9311]

That would be so fun to sit and watch how many different species you have going to them

[@bigmanboodan4319]

I'm 6'4" and it's cool watching a minuscule seed growing 15+ feet tall in a month.

[@MidwestGardener]

I agree. It is kind of amazing to see in person.

[@darrenhcook]

A month? 🙄 Mine are 7.5 feet and I planted them about 2 months ago.

[@mahotsukai6849]

I'm growing some now, love to see how fast they grow each day and so excited to see them reach maturation.

[@MidwestGardener]

Maho Tsukai It is a pretty fun experience. I would recommend it to anyone.

[@aikeevi]

@@MidwestGardener dear Sir/madam.. Im Aike from Indonesia, Im so extd abaout Sunflower giant... How to get that seed?... A few year ago my frends gave me that seeds but after grow in my garden the flower diffent red colour😱😱😱😭😭. He brought from England. If you dont mine gave me that seeds ( giant sun slower... Im very happy) if I buy... im not trust online shop any more... And to much expensive, because Im just a snail collected at rice farm as my job and I cook for sale in traditional market. Here my address: Aike Eka Prakasa, Jl. Rejosari 2, Rt.02/03, Grabag. Magelang. Jawa Tengah Indonesia, pos code 56196. Whatsapp; [phone]. Thank you... Jesus Bless you Amen,🙏🙏🙏 Happy Valentine💖💖💖

[@MidwestGardener]

@@aikeevi I'm sorry but I don't sell seeds. They are widely available here. I'm not sure about where you are. I do know that Baker Creek seeds sells internationally, and they have a huge selection of sunflower seeds. You might try them.

[@ProdByXorak]

@@aikeeviHello , from north California.. are you still interested in those sunflowers? Spring is almost here in my area and I see these and many other flowers seeds in the stores. I would buy you some and ship them if you still interested

[@michellerichards9948]

You're VoiceAnd SPIRIT is so Loving and Gentle Your Sunflowers Know That Too Thats why there so Happy☺

[@MidwestGardener]

Thank you very much. That is kind of you to say!

[@ausis6214]

I planted 2 last year in late summer, unfortunately they got less than 4 hours of sunlight and died off. Learned my lesson and put them in a spot that gets a ton of sun and they're so much healthier. It's amazing how fast they grow!

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm glad that you have them in a better spot this year, Austin. As you have already noticed, that should make a huge difference. I agree....it is amazing how fast they grow.

[@screamengine]

In Soviet Russia, sunflowers grow you! :) Got some growing myself. Before now, I couldn't grow a wart! Amazing watching these puppies grow! :)

[@MidwestGardener]

Lol. I take it that yours are getting pretty tall. Ours this year seemed to have lots of bugs after them, but they still did pretty well.

[@fpsliam]

I'm currently growing a few Sunflower sun kings right now. I like growing sunflowers because they grow really fast but the quality isn't lacking especially when the big flower comes through. Thanks for the video!

[@MidwestGardener]

You're welcome! We really enjoy our sunflowers too.

[@JeepsCafe]

Yhe sunflowers looks nice and healthy. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm looking forward to seeing some growing this year. Thanks for watching!

[@PunkinRB]

best video I've found showing the growth of mammoth sunflowers. just started a few last week. and I agree with others- your voice is VERY listen-able!! gonna check out more of your channel for sure

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks a lot, Greg! I really appreciate that. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@nicoleflowers8274]

Fantastic video - adding the dates was very helpful.

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Really stunning flowers Jim! Well done :)

[@MidwestGardener]

Hey, thanks Lucas! They are a fun thing to grow. We love how the bees love them.

[@Vector_Ze]

You've inspired me to begin documenting my sunflowers' journey through this summer. I planted seven different varieties 36-days ago, including a couple Russian Mammoths. Just checked them with a tape measure, and my Mammoths are not among the tallest at this point. I've got Sky Scrapers and Grey Stripes which are 20-24 inches tall just 5-weeks after sowing. My Mammoths are only about 10-inches tall. Maybe they'll catch up. Maybe some of the others just like my conditions better than the Mammoths do. Who knows? They are not the smallest, just not close to the tallest. Thanks again for sharing and inspiring. I'm going to dust off the camcorder tomorrow and start my own documentation. :-)

[@MidwestGardener]

Hey, that's great! A number of things might be at fault for holding them mammoths back, but like you said.....who knows. Good luck! I hope they all do well for you!

[@vincentschultz9311]

This is pretty awesome thank you for this!

[@MidwestGardener]

You're welcome, Vincent!

[@mariposamonarca5592]

Gorgeous!

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks, Nina!

[@elliemm557]

Oh, my goodness. I didn't think they would grow THAT big !! I planted three of these in one planter on my back porch. Looks like I'm going to have to transplant them. LOL

[@MidwestGardener]

Lol, that might not be a bad idea :) Being in the planter would hold them back a bit, but they still could get pretty tall.

[@gaminggodxxlx5991]

Beautiful flowers :)

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks!

[@pixiepqueen]

love your garden :) nothing like an old picket fence :)

[@MidwestGardener]

+pixiepqueen Thank you. I agree on the picket fence.

[@davidklink3084]

I finally found the best sunflowers seeds around that I like r these now what I'm watching now I love to plant them to and watch them grow

[@MidwestGardener]

Yep, they are fun to watch grow.

[@JS-zn2dh]

Growing sunflowers for the first time this summer. I started growing one in April and planted another in June. They have reached about equal height, around 5 feet or so. I assume they are mammoths as they look identical to your sunflowers. It has been a joy watching them grow from tiny seeds to beautiful plants with thick, healthy stalks. I am so excited for them to bloom. It's like Christmas to me.

[@MidwestGardener]

I completely understand your excitement. You take care of them for months, and then when they bloom, even though mother nature did most of the work, it is still satisfying to see. Your can be mammoths, but even sunflowers grown from the type of sunflower seeds we feed the birds, can be very pretty. Thanks for watching.

[@melissatodd1135]

@@MidwestGardener will they regrow automactically next year or do they have buy new seeds every year

[@bradleykessler1787]

Melissa Todd I think mammoths are annual

[@brucemartini2288]

Just planted my 1st ones- cant wait to see what i get

[@MidwestGardener]

Good luck Bruce! They are fun to grow.

[@brucemartini2288]

Thanks, I've Planted 9 in various spots

[@MidwestGardener]

@@brucemartini2288 Nice!

[@michellerichards9948]

Oh My There BEAUTIFUL I Love sunflowers They Love you Thats why there GROWING

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks Michelle! They do seem to love our garden.

[@The_Endless_Winter]

It’s funny that you mention that because studies show that if you speak lovingly to your plants they will grow better than if you ignore them or speak angrily toward them. Plants can feel our energy toward them

[@blackvitruvianman]

amazing!!! i know the bees loved them!!

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks......yes, they do.

[@blackvitruvianman]

Did they also attract butterflies? I am growing sunflowers this year and am looking forward to seeing the different pollinators they will attract.

[@MidwestGardener]

blackvitruvianman Not too many butterflies, but lots of native bees. Several species.

[@blackvitruvianman]

Midwest Gardener Thank you again for the inspiring video and your replies!

[@Zincink]

Woooow very cool. I never grew them before but I started some seed early that I bought on eBay. Two days in and I already have a little guy growing. 10ft is amazing. Thanks for showing us!

[@MidwestGardener]

+zincink Please stop by again, and let me know how they do for you. I'm growing some this year that are called American Giant, and they are supposed to get even taller.

[@marginelouis6674]

I just got some from ebay (along with baby's breath) but i think it's too late so i'll wait until next year

[@MidwestGardener]

margine louis That's probably a good call.....depending on where you live.

[@Zincink]

Midwest Gardener my update: the rabbit ate all of the little leaves, but left the two larger plants alone. Strange because the larger ones are easier to get to... guess they like the little leaves best. I replanted again today. Here we go again! :D haha

[@MidwestGardener]

zincink This year, I had trouble with the birds pecking mine after they first sprouted. I put jars over them until they were several inches tall, and that helped. It probably wouldn't help with rabbits though.

[@MonsterTankiMan711]

This is like the best sunflower video ever

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks!!!

[@MonsterTankiMan711]

I like the sunflower video a lot

[@MonsterTankiMan711]

Wow amazing!

[@MonsterTankiMan711]

Maybe you should call it three sunflower because it look like a tree kind of

[@brandonphillips319]

Freakin’ awesome video! I plant sunflowers every year.

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks Brandon! I can tell you probably enjoy watching them grow as much as we do. The bees really love them too.

[@michellerichards9948]

Ok it's that time again I'm planting my Mammoth Russian Sunflowers and I always look at your video Wow amazing I just love your video and your Sunflowers 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MidwestGardener]

Thank you very much Michelle! I see some volunteer sunflowers popping up already around our garden. I hope yours have a great year!

[@littlejoe9381]

Midwest Gardener : So is it necessary to stake or support them, or can they grow fine on their own without any support?

[@KylaBeaa]

awesome vid

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks!

[@sabrinareddington5801]

Just gorgous

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks Sabrina!

[@michellerichards9948]

Just Planted My First Russian Mammoth I Hope and pray mines Grow as Tall as yours Your Russian Mammoths Love You!🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks! They seemed to like it where I planted them. Good luck with yours. I'm sure they will get pretty big for you :)

[@The_Endless_Winter]

I just planted mammoth sunflowers about a week ago here in Texas. Hoping they flourish

[@Sharibaby80]

Incredible. Just picked up some seeds. What kind of soil do they grow best in?

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm not sure how they would do in other soil types, but our soil it sandy loam.

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

The northern Wisconsin soil tends to be a mix of a rich loam and a sandy loam and the sunflowers love it!!! But then they'd be eaten by deer. But now the wolves scared them away.

[@derekthegreat1114]

Beautiful flowers. I love them. What do you use to prevent bugs from damaging the leaves?

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks Darek! I usually keep an eye on them and if I see any insects I use pyrethrin or BT.

[@user-nc8qh1sv3k]

nice!

[@MidwestGardener]

Thank you!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

🌻🌻🌻Just got three varieties of regular sunflower seeds to try out this year. Lemon Queen, Black Russian (wonder if is similar to the sunflower you grew), and Autumn Beauty. I also wish to grow more Mexican Sunflowers as well which have done very well for me in the past.

[@MidwestGardener]

Cool! Sounds like it will be a great year for pollinators in your garden 😀

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

I sure hope so! 🐝🌻🦋🌼

[@drgnflyluv00]

Great job, can you tell me what kind of fertilizer you have used for them. Mine are supposed to be Mammoth but I think they are so skinny compared to your stalks. I planted them 5-26-16. They are in the sun and have a couple of flower buds. Is it common for a few wasps to hang out near the bud? Your video was the most help that I have found. Thxs for sharing..

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm glad that you found it helpful. I can't remember if I added fertilizer to these or not. I usually use lots of homemade compost when I plant. That is usually good enough. They also seem to like well drained soil, and I'm not sure where you live, but they also like it pretty warm/hot. Sometimes if they are planted too close to other plants, it can stunt their growth a little.

[@Jimmytwogunz]

+Midwest Gardener is it to late to plant sun flowers now in the Uk ? If i'm right we only have left about 59 days left of summer ?

[@MidwestGardener]

Some varieties can take about 100 days to maturity, so I would say that it is probably too late.

[@SwtTrisha8]

Wow- your sunflowers are gorgeous - I’m growing my first sunflower circle and they are 7 ft tall but I’m growing 4 diff kinds (my first time) and so excited but am hoping the weather holds out and no hurricanes. Already had a storm with 40 mph winds and they were really beat up for almost 2 days so a lot of their leaves were broken so I cut them off. How long does it take to dry the flowers and when do you cut the flowers off to dry? Growing Russian Mammoth, Mongolian, Skyscrapers, and little Teddy Bears sunflowers.

[@MidwestGardener]

The birds usually get most of our seeds. They will also let you know when the flower heads are ready to harvest. I am not exactly sure how long it takes for them to dry. I bet your group of sunflowers will be beautiful!

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

@Trish, you have Mongolian giants!?!? Lucky. Growing mammoth russians, and this time, no stupid deer or chipmunks will eat off my entire crop, since the increasing wolf population of northern wisconsin have scared them off. Been a month since i've sowed them, and they're about 8 inches tall, were slow, but now fast!

[@SwtTrisha8]

@@weathermanofthenorth1547 Yes I’m growing 6 Mongolian giants, 6 Russian, 6 Mammoth, 6 Skyscrapers and little Teddy Bears. I ordered them on line from Amazon and don’t know the first thing about them from experience. Only from what I read. I’m curious to see the difference first hand but living here in Florida the ground is very sandy and starting out I did mix in some good soil and put some Osmocote slow release plant food and I’ve ground up a lot of egg shells and mix into the sandy ground from time to time and a week ago gave them a big drink of Miracle Grow. They are on their own now and half are 7 ft - the others right behind neck and neck. My big mistake I think is where I grew them where they are getting filtered shade until around 11 am and then start getting full sun. We had gotten lots of rain the month of June and not a lot of sun either as well which is unusual for June so I think that has held them back some. I’ll try all over again next year and learn from my mistakes this year and compare as well. So I bet Wisconsin soil is much different? And wolves roaming - wow!!! Let me know your goes. And yeah once the plants start taking off they grow faster than weeds. Love them 🌻 Good luck.

[@SwtTrisha8]

@@MidwestGardener So basically the birds will let me know? I’m anxious to see what happens this year. Wish me luck. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🇺🇸 4th of July yesterday

[@melissatodd1135]

I just bought a whole bunch flower seeds today hopefully they grow this year sunflowers my yard very sandy

[@MidwestGardener]

I hope they all do well for you Melissa! If your soil is really sandy, you might have to water more often, or mulch.

[@melissatodd1135]

@@MidwestGardener flowers will grow with mulch ?

[@MidwestGardener]

You can use something like grass clippings as much to help moisture stay in the soil better.

[@melissatodd1135]

@@MidwestGardener ty so much try it last year was my first year doing a little garden this year make little bigger making a path from house to end driveway I love seeds growing into beautiful things and what going on today no work I have to get out house go insane this virus world wide

[@melissatodd1135]

@@MidwestGardener god bless ty. Stay Safe and healthy crazy here in New york

[@missmerrybelly22]

Mine are growing right now…they’re about 5 ft tall but the stems is still pretty thin

[@MidwestGardener]

Hope those stems thicken up for you so they can be strong enough to hold the big flower heads.

[@djcb491]

Wonderful sunflowers. So animal is eating the head before they even have a chance to grow tall on my sunflowers. Any advice on how to prevent that from happening?

[@MidwestGardener]

About all you can do to keep animals out is have a fence.

[@chrisnunya2001]

I planted mine the end of may and they are about 6 feet tall now. Do you put any fertilizers on them? Thanks for sharing!!

[@MidwestGardener]

Hi Chris. No, I don't usually fertilize mine. If I did, it would be only once.

[@SwtTrisha8]

Greetings from Pensacola Florida. Wow- this is my first year growing these. What do you feed them and do you keep feeding as they grow bigger?

[@MidwestGardener]

On the occasions when I do fertilize sunflowers, I only fertilize once with some 10-10-10 when they are just getting started. After that it is just water and sunshine.

[@SwtTrisha8]

@@MidwestGardener Thank you for your answer- they are gorgeous!

[@MidwestGardener]

@@SwtTrisha8 You're welcome! Thanks!

[@Ryin88]

I started some too after seeing this video, got them to about 6 ft before they bloomed. Sadly they all snapped in half before I got seeds from them. any tips there? Id rather not stake every individual sunflower i wanna grow in the future

[@MidwestGardener]

It sounds like you probably have some type of insect that is boring inside the stem. A good healthy undamaged sunflower stem is pretty solid and doesn't break that easily. I've found insect larvae in the stems before, and some sunflowers even have so much damage that they are hollow inside and will snap in half very easily. If you want to what a borer looks like, I did a video on it. The borer can be seen at about the 2 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maHYeI1ohd1ksKs

[@dillongee2771]

Just got some today

[@MidwestGardener]

+D DOG Cool! Good luck with them.

[@tomsmith9981]

heh mines only 3-4 ft tall and starting to have it's flower bud hope it's a big flower!

[@MidwestGardener]

I hope it's a big flower too, Tom! It might grow a little while the flower head develops. Good luck!

[@austinmosier6558]

planted mine June 1st 2016 now it's July 10th 2016 and around 7 or 8 feet tall big sunflowers kinda like a fence them self if you out them next to each other

[@austinmosier6558]

put

[@MidwestGardener]

That's some pretty nice growth!!

[@austinmosier6558]

+Midwest Gardener yeah I put them in direct sunlight have here indiana it's hot and sunny then we have days that rain all afternoon

[@michellerichards9948]

What Months Did You Start Planting Your Mammoth Russians I planted mines The End of April Out of all The Sunflower videos Yours is 1

[@MidwestGardener]

Thank you very much. It's been a while since I did this video, but I probably planted the seeds toward the end of April, or the first of May.

[@fareaster9760]

семечки!)

[@MidwestGardener]

Yes.

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

How many days does it take for them to bloom? Finally, there's no deer or chipmunks in town here in northern wisconsin, as nearby wolves and coyotes have scared them away. All the other years except one they would make it maybe 1.5 feet at the MOST then get chomped. Been a month since i've planted them, and they are now about 8 inches tall. Were slow, but been noticing in the center what looks like cabbage, and in my experience, that's when they start to grow really fast.

[@MidwestGardener]

When they bloom depends partly on how they are treated. It's been a while since I grew these, but on average, I would say about 2 to 2.5 months or so till they bloom.

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

@@MidwestGardener seems about right. when my one crop succeeded in 2014, they bloomed around august. thanks for the answer!

[@MidwestGardener]

@@weathermanofthenorth1547 You're welcome.

[@davidklink3084]

I'm from garrett pa.

[@K3V1Neightysix69]

how big do you have to dig a hole in soil so they can grow?. i started in pots about 2 1/2 feet in soil.. about the same size if i was to dig ?? i have about 8 how many holes .. one for each? how deep and what would be the width, you plants are amazing by the way,... i dont know if mine are russian i got mine from home depot and they just say mammoth.. so im not sure..

[@MidwestGardener]

If yours say mammoth, then they are probably the same thing. I think I planted these right where I grew them, so there wasn't any hole digging involved, as I remember. But if you started them in pots, then a hole the same size as the pot should be fine, I would think. I hope they do great for you! And thanks for watching!

[@K3V1Neightysix69]

good to know, thanks for the reply. defintely a thumbs up

[@MidwestGardener]

Hey, thanks!

[@amazingdany]

So around 3 months from seed to bloom, like most sunflowers...

[@MidwestGardener]

Yep, I've found that most of them are pretty close on the flower timing. Maybe two or three weeks difference on some.

[@amazingdany]

Dammit, that means the sunflowers that I planted on August 1st, 2018 and hoped to bloom before frost (mid-October) probably won't have the time to open. Another "harsh" gardening lesson learned. But I had some dropped from the feeder that grew 12 inches and flowered, wasn't the miniature one either! Bizarre. But my late-planted buckwheat is doing good! It grew so fast, the local pollinators must be happy, haha! If only most nectar plants can grow as fast as the buckwheat...

[@MidwestGardener]

Well, you've got one thing working for you. Any type of flower has a natural urge, so to speak, to produce seeds for the next generation. In order to do that, they have to produce a flower. I think it's possible that you might get lucky, but we will have to wait and see. Good luck!

[@LXW-Arts]

Mine are there second month

[@molyoxide164]

Do these reproduce rapidly?

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm not sure what you mean by reproduce rapidly, but if you mean do they spread, the answer is no.

[@midnewt1468]

I just wanted to know. What variety of grapes are you growing?

[@MidwestGardener]

I sure wish I could tell you. I planted that vine about 20 years ago, or somewhere around that time. I didn't think it was important at the time to remember the name. They are a very sweet seedless red grape.

[@midnewt1468]

I might have to ask California Gardener to see if he knows of any red and seedless grape varieties.

[@MidwestGardener]

I don't know a whole lot about grapes, but I do know that this one is really sweet compared to most I've tried.

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

Another question, but do ants damage the leaves? Been noticing a lot of ants on my sunflowers lately, no thanks to an anthill in the middle of the garden. Also, tip to people wondering about watering cycles: water in the morning's only!!!! If you water during daylight, then the water will vaporize, which will damage or destroy the leaves! Also, water frequently until about 5 inches tall, then it can rely on nature (unless no rain for 3+ days), and when doing so, the recommended amount per plant is minimum half gallon, although three quarters to a full gallon is recommended. Reason why they need so much water is because of their naturally high levels of oil in the seeds and plants. However, having originated from the desert, they can also be drought resistant for some time.

[@MidwestGardener]

I've never known ants to damage the leaves. If you notice a lot of ants, it might mean there are aphids or treehoppers. Ants farm both of those for their honeydew. Check on the bottom of the leaves, that is where the ants and aphids, or ants and treehoppers will be.

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

@@MidwestGardener Aphids! I've actually heard about the honeydew thing from somewhere before. Also today, while inspecting my sunflowers, i saw this small green bug, with it's abdomen being white, and was on one of the top leaves. Would you know what that would be? Also, what do aphids look like?

[@MidwestGardener]

@@weathermanofthenorth1547 Not sure what that bug was. Here's one of my older videos that shows what aphids look like.

[@charmainb7107]

First time growing these myself so this is great advice. I've noticed lots of ants on mine. What would be the best way to get rid of them?

[@HomebrandFishfood]

Is Russian skyscraper the same like breed?

[@MidwestGardener]

Some of the different named types are very similar, so I'm not really sure about that.

[@gamertag4253]

When the flower heads start to dry up can you cut them and harvest them for next year ?

[@MidwestGardener]

Yes you can. Of course, if you grow plants from the seeds you saved, they might be slightly different. That is because bees pollinate them, and they might have gotten the pollen from a different sunflower. They still should be beautiful though :)

[@gamertag4253]

Midwest Gardener thank you so much you were the one who motivated me to grow sunflowers

[@gamertag4253]

Midwest Gardener I planted my sunflowers in spring and they did not get big but there flower heads were big

[@gamertag4253]

Midwest Gardener I saw your video last year

[@MidwestGardener]

@@gamertag4253 You're welcome! That made my day.

[@sheikorbit]

Any special amendment to your soil when planting these giants?

[@MidwestGardener]

+sheikorbit Nothing special. Our soil is sandy loam, and I just add homemade compost at the time of planting, then just water.

[@sheikorbit]

+Midwest Gardener Thank you.

[@AshleyLebedev]

Midwest Gardener I so appreciate this info.

[@melissatodd1135]

I just planted my today starting them inside in starting pots

[@MidwestGardener]

I hope they do great for you!

[@melissatodd1135]

@@MidwestGardener I just planted them today in one those small starting pot plants how long do yu wait before transfer into garden ?

[@melissatodd1135]

@@MidwestGardener and with the mammoth sunflowers when they start growing last year came up seed attached to plant then couple days later was gone a they never grew

[@melissatodd1135]

@@MidwestGardener is it normal for seeds to be attached to plant ?

[@MidwestGardener]

I usually plant them outside where I want them to grow, but if you have them in pots, I would plant them outside as soon as all danger of frost is past.

[@dodiheruphotography]

is Russian Giant the same variety with Mammoth Russian? Thank you

[@MidwestGardener]

+Dodi Heru To be honest, I'm not sure. My guess is that they probably are, but that is only a guess.

[@dodiheruphotography]

thanks for the reply. Im searching for a while after im asking it to you. i think, its the same variety (only have a different common name , im guessing it because the location based on where people growing it) here's the link : myfolia.com/plants/search?query=sunflower what do you think ? Regards. Dodi

[@MidwestGardener]

Dodi Heru I think you are probably right.

[@sucaprio]

May I ask sir, where are you based? Where I am, there isn't much sun.

[@MidwestGardener]

We are in the middle of the U.S., in the state of Kansas. We have lots of sun here.

[@GuitarZombie]

Awesome, I have 100 seeds LOL

[@MidwestGardener]

Cool! You could grow a sunflower forest.

[@black4460]

Growing some now but planted them in late May, now it’s July and they are not even 6 inches tall …

[@MidwestGardener]

Interesting. I'm not sure why they would be so short.

[@black4460]

@@MidwestGardener after researching I think I planted to many together, there’s about 50 all bunched together in a 2 foot space

[@markjones8632]

I figured with COVID 19 stay in place order, might as well make the best of it. Too bad I can't upload photos of these sunflowers on here.

[@MidwestGardener]

Yep, that's a great way to make the best of it. You can always drop over to my facebook page and share photos if you like.

[@ivygirl9119]

I grew 3 in my front yard, they are on deviantART

[@MidwestGardener]

Nice! We love them.

[@rahadianhardak7330]

how long space on your sunflowers?

[@MidwestGardener]

+Rahadian Harda K I put them at least a foot apart. Better to do a foot and a half apart.

[@rahadianhardak7330]

thanks

[@markjones8632]

I have Mammoth Russian sunflowers that have just Germinated. I'm thinking in Early July they will bloom.

[@MidwestGardener]

That's probably pretty close. Until then it will be pretty fun to watch it grow!

[@markjones8632]

@@MidwestGardener How do you feed the birds with these just cut the heads off when their done blooming and set them out?

[@MidwestGardener]

@@markjones8632 I sometimes cut the heads off and hang them in the fall and winter. Or if you want, you can just leave them on the plant and the birds will gladly pick them clean.

[@jbuehler00]

did you use fertilizer?

[@MidwestGardener]

Sorry Joy. It's been a few years, so I just don't remember for sure. When I do fertilize, it's only once.

[@jbuehler00]

@@MidwestGardener Awesome, thank you so much!

[@MidwestGardener]

@@jbuehler00 You're welcome!

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

What state are you located in?

[@MidwestGardener]

We are in Kansas.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Midwest Gardener okay Kansas thanks. Hello from Michigan!

[@MidwestGardener]

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia You're welcome! I hope it's warming up for you up in Michigan. And I hope you didn't get flooded.

[@davidklink3084]

Just wondering where u from

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm in Kansas.....zone 6b.

[@davidklink3084]

@@MidwestGardener ok cool

[@davidklink3084]

@@MidwestGardener we usually stat to plant passed memorial day comes that's when we plant just to let u know

[@MidwestGardener]

@@davidklink3084 OK, thanks!

[@LadyWeasel]

You just talked me out of growing these. 😂😂

[@MidwestGardener]

Glad I could help :)

[@samuelcoborubio3953]

the thing under your plant can kill it

[@MidwestGardener]

Which thing are you taking about? I guess I got lucky, because they did pretty well.

[@donna-mariabassett3216]

You should see those new Russian sunflowers growing in Ukraine

[@MidwestGardener]

Thank you for reminding me that I had this video. I think I'll change the title real quick.