A Russian Mammoth Sunflower in Bloom

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[somebodysangel99]

how long was your mammoth sunflower growing before the head sprouted on it?? ive been growing mine for about 2 months or so and so far its tall but with thick stalks and leaves on them. They are as tall as maybe up to my waste and im about 5'6

[feelytouchy67]

Hi somebodysangel99, thanks for your question.

I don't recall, actually. It has only been two years since I grew it, and I've grown many other sunflowers (though most were not Russian Mammoths). I don't recall really having to wait that long, though. But maybe your Sunflower will sprout its head soon. If not, maybe it does take longer. I hope so. Wish I could be more help!

[skyaglow]

how do you grow them?

[feelytouchy67]

hi, @skyaglow. Thanks for your question, and sorry for my delay. I really just follow pretty simple organic methods, like using good compost.

I initially had some problems with droves of a locust-like grasshopper. Rather than using poisions, I secured some cardboard around the entire base of the wire that surrounds the sunflower and put tangle-trap paste on it. This eliminated the problem completely!

Enjoy!

[skyaglow]

@feelytouchy67 that was an extremly brilliant idea to get rid of those locust they love to feed on sunflowers  .... thank you

[feelytouchy67]

@skyaglow, no, Thank you for your kind comment! :-)

[happynegg]

wow you should have a whole field of them so you can have a sunflower forest

[feelytouchy67]

Thanks, @happynegg -- not a bad idea!

[jpodejko]

omg thats so tall you might fine jack in it!

[feelytouchy67]

Yes, @jpodejko, you just might! :-0

[loopylas101]

how high is it?

[feelytouchy67]

To quote Firesign Theater, it is "higher than a hooker in Heater."

[medicinesocks]

wow