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Old 02-05-2008, 03:55 PM
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Tallest Sunflower Competition?

Would anyone be up for a WAB tallest Sunflower competion? No prizes or nothing just for a bit of fun, you don't need much space, just a nice sunny corner in the garden would do. We could then post height's and pics possibly of the beasts once they are MASSIVE to see who is the winner.

I'll be sowing a few Russian Giant (Helianthus annuus) seeds at the weekend to get mine started. I think it would be more fair if we all used the same Sunflower seeds ie Russian Giant. I've got a pack of 60 so if anyone wants a few seeds then give me a shout and I'll post some to you, if not then have a look in your garden centre or on the web.

Anyway, it was just an idea.

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Old 02-05-2008, 04:01 PM
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You have twisted my arm Stewy..

I will pm you with my address for a couple of seeds..
Now where to plant them.
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Old 02-05-2008, 04:28 PM
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Good stuff Kayleigh!
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Old 02-05-2008, 10:36 PM
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Now where to plant them.

In a sunny spot, which rules me out being in Scotland
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Old 03-05-2008, 11:14 AM
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I'm game. I grew some last year on the SVR line. Wow they grew to all of 5ft
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Old 03-05-2008, 08:09 PM
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PM sent

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Old 03-05-2008, 09:01 PM
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You will need some more seeds soon Stewy with demand
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Old 03-05-2008, 09:09 PM
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You will need some more seeds soon Stewy with demand
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I'm in.

By pure fluke we had already picked up some seeds and they are already on their way to the sky.

First time i've grown them and not sure what to expect - I'm not really a gardener

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Old 04-05-2008, 04:06 PM
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I'm game. I grew some last year on the SVR line. Wow they grew to all of 5ft
Excellent Jez, I'll get a few seeds in the post to you ASAP!
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Old 04-05-2008, 04:08 PM
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I'm in.

By pure fluke we had already picked up some seeds and they are already on their way to the sky.

First time i've grown them and not sure what to expect - I'm not really a gardener

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Mega Toby!! I reckon we might have to inform the Guinness World Records about this!
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Old 04-05-2008, 04:09 PM
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In a sunny spot, which rules me out being in Scotland
I will send you some sun..We get more than we deserve..
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Old 04-05-2008, 06:49 PM
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Hello Stewy Id love to join your sun flower camp I will pm you my address . Thanks sheila
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Old 04-05-2008, 07:49 PM
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Me too being in Wales Will try and find some seeds tomoz, failing that will be pm-ing you stewy
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:15 PM
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Id love to join in too Stewy if that's OK - I'll have a look out tomorrow for the seeds but if I can't find them I'll be in touch
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:12 PM
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Me too being in Wales Will try and find some seeds tomoz, failing that will be pm-ing you stewy
No worries, I've got 25 seeds left so just shout and that goes to you too Cheryl, might have to try and blag some horse muck from a local farm!!
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:38 PM
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I would love to join , I have been promising two little girls ( 4 & 6 ) to plant them for weeks, so this will be extra fun for them.
I have two packs ready so off to find the sun
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Old 04-05-2008, 10:04 PM
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Just for a bit of inspiration folk's this was the one we grew last year, I can't remember the height but it was pretty big and I had to use a saw to chop it down!!!

Be afraid, be very afraid.....................

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Old 04-05-2008, 10:08 PM
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Just for a bit of inspiration folk's this was the one we grew last year, I can't remember the height but it was pretty big and I had to use a saw to chop it down!!!

Be afraid, be very afraid.....................


I will be happy if mine is half that size.
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Old 04-05-2008, 10:32 PM
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Hmmmmm..........I was just about to say what a great idea and was off to get my seeds tomorrow..........but having seen that whopper of a sunflower , I don't think I have much chance at all now!! I've never even managed to grow one taller than me and I'm only 5ft 2!
So........I have to ask...........what's your secret ?? Any tips for the more vertically challenged sunflower growers amongst us???
I think Miracle Grow will have to be an option worth considering this year!
Gloves are off!
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Btw Stewy, how tall was it?
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Old 04-05-2008, 10:43 PM
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Hi Monkster, I'm not sure on the height although it should be written down somewhere but god knows where!!

No real special tricks or nothing I think it's just the strain of the seed (Russian Giant). Sow in pots and when they get to a good size dig a hole and bung them in, ideally next to something that you can strap/tye them to.

(PS you will also need a ladder)
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Old 04-05-2008, 10:46 PM
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Oh and a bit of Chicken poo get's them off to a good start.
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Old 04-05-2008, 10:51 PM
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I doubt it ......but thanks for the optimism!

I'm thinking that I must have had the wrong sunflower seeds in the past then.
Although I'm looking forward to great things now and I hope that lots of us will have a go this year, it'll be interesting to see how we all get on!

Suzanne

Oh.....chicken poo eh?.....nice one
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Old 04-05-2008, 11:07 PM
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Although I'm looking forward to great things now and I hope that lots of us will have a go this year, it'll be interesting to see how we all get on!
Exactly Suzanne, just a bit of fun for the coming summer months, if you can't get any Russian Giant seeds then get in touch.

Now where's that chook poo?????????
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