sunflower seeds

🌿 Sunflower Seed Sowing Guide

Soil requirement: Well-drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter. Avoid heavy clay and waterlogging.

Soil preparation: Plough 2–3 times, add compost/FYM (8–10 tons per acre).

Sowing season:

Kharif: June–July (monsoon)

Rabi: October–November

Summer: January–February (with irrigation)

Seed rate: 2–3 kg per acre (depending on variety).

Sowing method:

Direct sowing in pits/lines.

Row spacing: 60 cm

Plant spacing: 30 cm

Depth: 2–3 cm

Germination: 7–10 days.

Irrigation: First watering after sowing, then at critical stages – flowering & seed filling. Avoid overwatering.

Sunlight: Needs full sun (6–8 hrs/day).

Harvesting: Ready in 80–120 days (variety-based). Seeds are harvested when the back of the flower head turns yellow-brown and seeds are firm.